[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 29 (Tuesday, March 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E383]
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                         BRETT BRUNNER TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brett Brunner of 
Dolores, Colorado, for his exceptional performance as a cadet of the 
United States Air Force Academy. Mr. Brunner recently was named the 
Cadet Wing Outstanding 3rd Class Cadet of Fall Semester 2010, which is 
awarded to the most impressive cadet for each class. Academics, 
athletics and military duties are all considered before the recipient 
is selected from a list of about 1,200 cadets.
  Mr. Brunner excelled in every category. He owns a 3.8 GPA as a civil 
engineering major at the Academy. In addition, he is on the skydiving 
team working towards a jump master position so that he can teach others 
how to skydive. Physically, he is also a top performer, missing out on 
a perfect score by mere points. As a high school baseball and wrestling 
star he showed the capacity for leadership at a young age. His ability 
to lead has clearly translated to his undergraduate pursuits as Mr. 
Brunner inspires those around him to achieve their best by striving 
towards perfection himself.
  Mr. Speaker, I join the U.S. Air Force Academy in recognizing Brett 
Brunner for his outstanding achievements and quiet leadership at one of 
the country's top institutions.

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