[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 56 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E747]
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 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF RYAN PIERSON 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 Ryan Pierson of Perrysburg, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Merchant 
Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
  Ryan brings an enormous amount of leadership, service and dedication 
to the incoming Class of 2015. While attending Perrysburg High School 
in Perrysburg, Ohio, Ryan consistently achieved high honors. He was 
also an active member of his high school band.
  Throughout high school, Matthew played and received his varsity 
letter playing football. Ryan also recently became an Eagle Scout, 
following years of participation as a member of Boy Scouts of America. 
He also served in a number of leadership capacities throughout his 
years as a Boy Scout. I am confident that Ryan 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 Ryan 
Pierson 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 Ryan 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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