[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 56 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E742]
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IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW SLOCUM 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

                         Friday, April 15, 2011

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. 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 Matthew Slocum of Perrysburg, 
Ohio, has been offered an appointment to attend the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
  Matthew brings an enormous amount of leadership, service and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2015. While attending Perrysburg 
High School in Perrysburg, Ohio, Matthew consistently achieved honor 
roll. Matthew involved himself in a number of athletic activities, 
including football and baseball, in which he earned varsity letters. He 
also served as a volunteer at youth football and baseball camps.
  On top of this, he excelled academically and served his church on its 
Youth Leadership Committee.
  I am confident that Matthew will carry the lessons of his student and 
athletic leadership to the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Matthew 
Slocum on the acceptance of his appointment to the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy where he will gain a world-class education and 
invaluable leadership experience. I am positive that Matthew will excel 
during his career at the United States 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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