[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
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     IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW DEMICHIEI ON HIS OFFERS OF 
   APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY AND THE 
                 UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE 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 Matthew DeMichiei of Napoleon, 
Ohio has been offered appointments to attend the United States Air 
Force Academy and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Matt has 
accepted the offer to attend the United States Air Force Academy in 
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Matt's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming cadet 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.
  Matt brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While attending Napoleon 
High School in Napoleon, Ohio, Matt attained a grade point average that 
placed him among the top of his class. While a gifted athlete, Matt has 
maintained the highest standards of excellence in his academics, 
choosing to enroll and excel in Advanced Placement classes throughout 
high school. Matt is a member of the National Honor Society, Honor 
Roll, and has earned varsity letters in soccer each of his four years.
  Outside the classroom, Matt was a member of the Quiz Team, French 
Club, Youth Soccer Club, Camp Palmer Counselor, Prom Committee, and 
Student Advisory Board. Matt participated on Napoleon High School's 
soccer, swimming, and tennis teams. I am confident that Matt will carry 
the lessons of his student leadership to the Air Force Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Matthew DeMichiei on his acceptance of appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Matt will excel 
during his career at the Air Force 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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