[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BRITTNEY WOLFORD ON HER OFFER OF APPOINTMENT 
             TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to an outstanding student from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am pleased to announce that Brittney Wolford of Woodville, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Brittney's offer of appointment poises her to attend the United 
States Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming cadet Class of 
2016. Attending one of our Nation's military academies not only offers 
the opportunity to serve our country but also guarantees a world-class 
education, while placing demands on those who undertake one of the most 
challenging and rewarding experiences of their lives.
  Brittney brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2016. While attending Woodmore High 
School in Elmore, Ohio, Brittney was a member of the National Honor 
Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Teen Advisory Group. 
Brittney was also president of Woodmore's chapter of the National Honor 
Society her senior year.
  Throughout high school, Brittney was a member of her school's soccer 
and basketball teams; earned varsity letters in both sports, as well as 
being nominated team captain in both sports her junior and senior 
years. In addition, Brittney volunteered her time to her community and 
brought pride to her country by singing the national anthem at sporting 
and local veteran events. I am confident that Brittney will carry the 
lessons of her student and athletic leadership to the Air Force 
Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Brittney Wolford on the offer of her appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Brittney will 
excel during her career at the Air Force Academy, and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in extending their best wishes to her as she 
begins her service to the Nation.

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