[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E606]
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IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ANDREW MILLER 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 Andrew Miller of Perrysburg, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Military 
Academy at West Point, New York.
  Andrew'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.
  Andrew brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2016. While attending St. John's 
Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio, Joseph was a SJJ School Ambassador, 
an Eagle Scout, a member of Gliding Stars, and of the SJJ chapter of 
Model United Nations. His senior year, Andrew was vice president of SJJ 
chapter of Model United Nations.
  Throughout high school, Andrew was a member of his school's wrestling 
and lacrosse teams, earning varsity letters in both. His excellence in 
wrestling was noted by being awarded Rookie of the Year in 2011 and 
being named captain of his team his senior year. In addition, Andrew 
continues to practice his faith through Christian service opportunities 
at school as well as volunteering at his church as an altar server. I 
am confident that Andrew will carry the lessons of his student and 
athletic leadership to the Military Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Andrew 
Miller on the acceptance of his appointment to the United States 
Military Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Andrew 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.