[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JAMES SMITH 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

                        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 James Smith of Walbridge, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at 
Annapolis, Maryland.
  James' offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Naval Academy this fall with the incoming midshipmen 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.
  James brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2017. While attending St. Francis 
De Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio, James was on the President's 
List, recognized as a Student of Excellence, and was a member of the 
National Honor Society.
  Throughout high school, James was a member of his school's wrestling 
and crew teams and earned varsity letters in both sports. In addition, 
James participated in the 2012 Model United Nations and the 4.5 Poverty 
Immersion Experience. I am confident that James 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 James 
Smith 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 James 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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