[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL WATROL 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 Michael Watrol of Rossford, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Naval 
Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
  Michael'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.
  Michael brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2014. While attending St. Francis 
de Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio, Michael attained an impressive 
grade point average. He received numerous academic awards.
  Throughout high school, Michael was a member of the water polo, 
tennis, CYO basketball and Belmont Swim teams. He received his varsity 
letter in tennis. Michael has been active in Young Marines of Toledo, 
Junior State of America, Bethel Lutheran Church, and has volunteered 
for numerous organizations in the community. I am confident that 
Michael will carry the lessons of his student leadership to the Naval 
Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Michael Watrol 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 Michael 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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