[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
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   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JAMES D. McKINNEY ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO 
        ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2006

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to an outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am happy to announce that James D. McKinney of Bowling 
Green, Ohio has been offered an appointment to attend the United States 
Military Academy at West Point, New York.
  James' offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming cadet class of 2010. 
Attending one of our nation's military academies is an invaluable 
experience that offers a world-class education and demands the very 
best that these young men and women have to offer.
  James brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of West Point cadets. While attending 
Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Ohio, James attained a 
grade point average which placed him near the top of his class. While a 
gifted athlete, James has maintained the highest standards of 
excellence in his academics, choosing to enroll and excel in Advanced 
Placement classes throughout high school. James has obtained the rank 
of Eagle Scout, has been a delegate to Buckeye Boys' State and 
president of his school's Model United Nations Club.
  Outside the classroom, James has distinguished himself as an 
accomplished student-athlete by actively participating in fencing and 
cycling. He has also remained active in his community by volunteering 
to assist his local Meals on Wheels program. Upon completion of high 
school, James continued his education at Washington and Lee University 
in Lexington, Virginia. I have no doubt that James will employ the 
lessons of his student leadership as he excels among the leaders at 
West Point.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating James 
D. McKinney on his appointment to the United States Military Academy at 
West Point. Our service academies offer the finest military training 
and education available anywhere in the world. I am sure that James 
will do very well during his career at West Point and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing him well as he begins his service to 
the nation.

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