[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF DEBORAH J. ALMY ON HER 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 woman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am happy to announce that Deborah J. Almy of Tiffin, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Military 
Academy at West Point, New York.
  Deborah's offer of appointment poises her 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.
  Deborah brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of West Point cadets. While attending 
Tiffin Columbian High School in Tiffin, Ohio, Deborah has attained a 
grade point average which places her near the top of her class. While a 
gifted athlete, Deborah has maintained the highest standards of 
excellence in her academics, choosing to enroll and excel in Advanced 
Placement classes throughout high school. Deborah has been a member of 
the Honor Roll, the High School Choir and has earned awards and 
accolades as a scholar and an athlete.
  Outside the classroom, Deborah has distinguished herself as an 
excellent student-athlete by earning letters in both varsity soccer and 
basketball. She has also remained involved in her community by serving 
as a teacher's aide and as a volunteer for her Church's nursery. I have 
no doubt that Deborah will employ the lessons of her student leadership 
as she excels among the leaders at West Point.
  Deborah's dedication and service to the community and her peers has 
proven her ability to excel among the leaders at West Point. I have no 
doubt that Deborah will take the lessons of her student leadership with 
her to West Point.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Deborah 
J. Almy on her 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 Deborah 
will do very well during her career at West Point and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing her well as she begins her service to 
the nation.

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