[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JOEL BOOSE ON HIS OFFER OF 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 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 Joel Boose of Norwalk, Ohio has 
been offered an appointment to attend the United States Military 
Academy at West Point, New York.
  Joel's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming cadet 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.
  Joel brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming Class of 2014. While attending St. Paul High School in 
Norwalk, Ohio, Joel attained a grade point average that placed him in 
the top ten percent of his graduating class. Joel was inducted into the 
National Honor Society, participated in the Teens Leadership Corps, and 
was active in the Student Council.
  Throughout high school, Joel was a member of the football, track, and 
swimming teams. Joel utilized his leadership skills by being captain of 
the football team and vice-president of the Key Club. In addition, Joel 
was awarded an academic letter each year and was recognized as a 
McScholar Athlete. I am confident that Joel will carry the lessons of 
his student leadership to West Point.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Joel 
Boose on the acceptance of his appointment to the United States 
Military Academy at West Point. Our service academies offer the finest 
military training and education available. I am positive that Joel will 
excel during his career at West Point 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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