[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1366]
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HONORING NICHOLAS JACKSON FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES AIR 
                             FORCE ACADEMY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
young man from Georgia's 11th Congressional District who has 
distinguished himself as an excellent student and leader and has 
committed to serving his country. I am proud to announce that Nicholas 
Jackson from Acworth, Georgia has received an appointment to the United 
States Air Force Academy.
  Nick attends Harrison High School where he has a 3.47 Grade Point 
Average. Nick is a four year varsity letter winner for the Harrison 
football and the track and field teams and has proven himself a 
leader--being selected Captain of the football team on multiple 
occasions. He was named to the Cobb County Touchdown Club All County 
football team, the Marietta Daily Journal 2nd team All County football 
team, and was an honorable mention Atlanta Journal-Constitution All 
Northwest Georgia football player. Nick brings his love of sports into 
community service, as well, annually volunteering for the Fellowship of 
Christian Athlete's football camp as well as the Harrison High School 
Community Service Day. Nick's athletic accomplishments have not gone 
unnoticed by the Air Force Academy--earning him a letter of recruitment 
from the head coach of the Falcons.
  Nicholas Jackson is an incredibly well-rounded young man, and I am 
honored to have the privilege to nominate him for an appointment to the 
U.S. Air Force Academy. I ask that my colleagues take this time to 
congratulate Nick as well as his parents, Michael and Colleen, for his 
accomplishments. It is because of dedicated young people like Nick that 
America has the finest military in the world. Our nation is fortunate 
to have his service.

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