[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JARED LEININGER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                  THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 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 Jared Leininger of Archbold, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Jared'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.
  Jared brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While a gifted 
athlete, Jared has maintained the highest standards of excellence in 
his academics, having been on the alpha honor roll and honor roll each 
year, and earned varsity letters in wrestling and football.
  Outside the classroom, Jared was a member of Fellowship of Christian 
Athletes, Hand Bell Choir, Senior Lutheran Youth Fellowship, serving as 
both Vice President and President, and served as an elementary tutor 
and teachers' aide. Jared participated on Archbold High School's 
football, wrestling, and baseball teams. Jared's dedication and service 
to the community and his peers has proven his ability to excel among 
the leaders at the Air Force Academy. I have no doubt that Jared will 
take the lessons of his student leadership with him to Colorado 
Springs.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jared 
Leininger 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 Jared 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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