[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF TODD KLEMAN ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
            ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE 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 Todd Kleman of Fort Jennings, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to attend the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.
  Todd's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Merchant Marine 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.
  Todd brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming Class of 2014. While attending Fort Jennings High 
School in Fort Jennings, Ohio, Todd attained an impressive grade point 
average. Todd was inducted into the National Honor Society, active in 
the Scholastic Bowl, and a member of the Envirothon Team.
  Throughout high school, Todd was a member of the soccer and track 
teams, earning varsity letters in both events. Todd was active in the 
community by being a 4-H member, Junior Leader, member of the Junior 
Fair Board, and a Boy Scout. Todd also participated in the marching and 
pep bands. I am confident that Todd will carry the lessons of his 
student leadership to the Merchant Marine Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Todd 
Kleman on the acceptance of his appointment to the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy. Our service academies offer the finest 
military training and education available. I am positive that Todd will 
excel during his career at the Merchant Marine 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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