[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E516-E517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH PRITTS ON HIS OFFERS OF APPOINTMENT TO 
  ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AND THE UNITED STATES AIR 
                             FORCE 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 Joseph Pritts of Cygnet, Ohio 
has been offered appointments to the United States Military Academy in 
West Point, New York and the United States Air Force Academy in 
Colorado Springs, Colorado. Joseph has accepted the offer to attend the 
United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
  Joseph's 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.
  Joseph brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2017. While attending Elmwood High 
School in Bloomdale, Ohio, Joseph was on the Honor Roll and was 
President of the National Honor Society his senior year.
  Throughout high school, Joseph was active in gymnastics and his 
school's track and field and golf teams and earning varsity letters for 
each sport. In addition, Joseph was Secretary of Student Council and a 
member of the Spanish Club. I am confident that Joseph 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 Joseph 
Pritts 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 Joseph 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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