[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
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 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MARK BRAKE ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE 
                     UNITED STATES MILITARY 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 Mark Brake of Ohio City, Ohio has 
been offered an appointment to attend the United States Military 
Academy in West Point, New York.
  Mark's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming 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.
  Mark brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming class of West Point cadets. While attending Lincolnview 
High School in Van Wert, Ohio, Mark attained a grade point average 
which placed him in the top third of his class. During Mark's high 
school career, he earned several Scholar Athlete Awards and tutored 
other students. He was active in Spanish Club, Science Club, and 
Marching Band, serving as field commander his senior year.
  Outside the classroom, Mark demonstrated his dedication and service 
to his community and peers by being active in many church activities 
and excelled on the violin. He was also a representative at Buckeye 
Boys State. On the fields of competition, Mark was a varsity wrestler 
and participated in track and field events. I am confident that Mark 
will carry the lessons of his student leadership to West Point.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mark 
Brake on his acceptance of appointment to the United States Military 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Mark will excel during his 
career at the Military 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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