[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
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   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BO JOOST ON HIS OFFER OF 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 27, 2010

  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 Bo Joost of Sherwood, Ohio has 
been offered an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy 
at Annapolis, Maryland.
  Bo's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Naval Academy this fall with the incoming midshipmen Class of 2014. 
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.
  Bo brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming Class of 2014. While attending Fairview High School in 
Sherwood, Ohio, Bo attained a grade point average of 4.0 that placed 
him first in his graduating class. He was inducted into the National 
Honor Society where he served as vice president his senior year. Bo was 
also a member of the Varsity Club and Foreign Language Society.
  Throughout high school, Bo participated in the football, baseball, 
and archery teams, having served as co-Captain of the varsity football 
team his senior year. Bo has been active and held numerous leadership 
positions in Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 
Students Against Destructive Decisions, Students for Action in 
Education, served as a D.A.R.E. role model, and participated in 
Lutheran Youth Fellowship. Bo also volunteers for relay for life, 
central shares, and vacation bible school. I am confident that Bo will 
carry the lessons of his student leadership to the Naval Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Bo 
Joost on the acceptance of his appointment to the United States Naval 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Bo 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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