[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF NATHAN DOWNS ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
            ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE 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 Nathan Downs of Bowling Green, 
Ohio, has been offered an appointment to the United States Merchant 
Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
  Nathan's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Merchant Marine 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.
  Nathan brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2017. While attending Otsego High 
School in Tontogany, Ohio, Nathan was president of the Student Council 
and vice-president of Otsego's chapter of the National Honor Society.
  Throughout high school, Nathan was a member of his school's football, 
basketball, and baseball teams; earned varsity letters in those sports, 
as well as being nominated team captain for the baseball and football 
teams. In addition, Nathan volunteered his time to his community by 
volunteering for youth sport camps. I am confident that Nathan will 
carry the lessons of his student and athletic leadership to the 
Merchant Marine Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Nathan 
Downs on the offer of his appointment to the United States Merchant 
Marine Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Nathan will excel 
during his career at the Merchant Marine 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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