[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1000]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF STEVEN BILLMAIER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                    THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2009

  Mr. LATTA. Madam 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 Steven Billmaier of Bowling 
Green, Ohio has been offered an appointment to attend the United States 
Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
  Steven's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Naval Academy this fall with the incoming midshipmen Class of 2013. 
Attending one of our Nation's military academies is an invaluable 
experience that offers a world-class education while placing demands on 
those who undertake one of the most challenging and rewarding 
experiences of their lives.
  Steven brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of midshipmen. While attending Central 
Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio, Steven attained a grade point 
average which placed him fourth in his class of 257 students. During 
Steven's high school career, he was inducted into the National Honor 
Society and the Insignis Society; distinguished as a Regents Scholar; 
and received a National Merit Commendation.
  Outside the classroom, Steven demonstrated his dedication and service 
to his community and peers by being active in the Boy Scouts of America 
in which he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout, in addition to earning 
four Eagle Palms. Steven utilized his leadership skills during his 
participation in Central Catholic High School's German Club, 
Environmental Club, Spiritual Commission, and he was a class officer. 
Athletically, Steven has been an active member of Crew, participating 
in both the fall and spring sessions during the past four years. I am 
confident that Steven will carry the lessons of his student leadership 
to Annapolis.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Steven Billmaier on his acceptance of appointment to the United States 
Naval Academy. Our service academies offer the forest military training 
and education available. I am positive that Steven will excel during 
his career at the Naval Academy and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
extending their best wishes to him as he begins his service to the 
Nation.

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