[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW SHOWMAN ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT 
              TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY 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 Matthew Showman of Willard, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Military 
Academy in West Point, New York.
  Matthew's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Military 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.
  Matthew brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2016. He has served in a leadership 
capacity as a class officer, student council class representative, and 
he also tutored elementary students. Matthew volunteered in his 
community by participating in fundraisers for the Ronald McDonald House 
and Willard Mercy Hospital. While attending Willard High School in 
Willard, Ohio, Matthew consistently achieved high honors, with an 
exceptional grade point average.
  Throughout high school, Matthew was a member of the football and 
wrestling teams and earned varsity letters in each. In addition, 
Matthew was captain of the wrestling team and was the recipient of the 
team's Captain Award and Coach's Award. I am confident that Matthew 
will carry the lessons of his student and athletic leadership to the 
United States Military Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Matthew 
on the acceptance of his appointment to the United States Military 
Academy at West Point. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Matthew will excel 
during his career at the Military 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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