[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E596]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH CURTIS ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
                 ATTEND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL 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 Joseph Curtis of New London, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy 
at Annapolis, Maryland.
  Joseph's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Naval Academy this fall with the incoming midshipmen 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.
  Joseph brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2016. While attending New London 
High School in New London, Ohio, Joseph was a member of the National 
Honor Society, Model United Nations, Academic Challenge, and a Buckeye 
Boys State delegate.
  Throughout high school, Joseph was a member of his school's cross 
country and track teams and earned varsity letters in both sports. In 
addition, Joseph participated in various fundraisers for community-
based organizations, including the Salvation Army and Red Cross. I am 
confident that Joseph will carry the lessons of his student and 
athletic leadership to the Naval Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Joseph 
Curtis on the acceptance of his appointment to the United States Naval 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Joseph will excel during his 
career at the Naval 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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