[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ALESSANDRA C. BRAUN ON HER APPOINTMENT TO 
               ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2007

  Mr. GILLMOR. Madam 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 Alessandra C. Braun of Fremont, 
Ohio, has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Air 
Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Alessandra's offer of appointment poises her to attend the United 
States Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming cadet class of 
2011. 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. Truly, it is one of 
the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of their lives.
  Alessandra brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While attending 
St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Fremont, Ohio, Alessandra 
attained a grade point average which placed her near the top of her 
class. While a gifted athlete, Alessandra has maintained the highest 
standards of excellence in her academics, choosing to enroll and excel 
in Advanced Placement classes throughout high school. Alessandra has 
been a member of the National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Mock Trial and 
Science Club and has earned numerous awards and accolades as a scholar 
and an athlete.
  Outside the classroom, Alessandra has distinguished herself as an 
excellent student-athlete. On the fields of competition, she has earned 
varsity letters in swimming and volleyball where she served as the co-
captain of the varsity team. Alessandra's dedication and service to the 
community and her peers have proven her ability to excel among the 
leaders at the Air Force Academy. I have no doubt that Alessandra will 
take the lessons of her student leadership with her to the United 
States Air Force Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Alessandra C. Braun on her appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy at Colorado Springs. Our service academies offer the finest 
military training and education available anywhere in the world. I am 
sure that Alessandra will do very well during her career at the United 
States Air Force Academy and I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing 
her well as she begins her service to the Nation.

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