[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
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 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF NIKOLAS WOLFORD 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

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  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 Nikolas Wolford of Van Wert, 
Ohio has accepted an offer of appointment to the United States Military 
Academy in West Point, New York.
  Nikolas' offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2017. 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.
  Nikolas brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2017. While attending Van Wert High 
School in Van Wert, Ohio, Nikolas was on the Honor Roll and earned 
Academic Letters and Scholar Athlete awards each of his 4 years.
  Throughout high school, Nikolas was a member of his school's football 
and basketball teams and earned varsity letters in both sports. He was 
also captain of the football team his senior year. In addition, Nikolas 
was a member of the German Club, Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian 
Athletes. I am confident that Nikolas 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 Nikolas 
Wolford 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 Nikolas 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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