[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 107 (Wednesday, July 24, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H4985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMENDING ERIC WOLF ON HIS ACCEPTANCE TO THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Tennessee (Mr. DesJarlais) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend an extraordinary 
young man from Tennessee's Fourth Congressional District. Eric Wolf was 
accepted to and is now attending the United States Naval Academy in 
Annapolis, Maryland.
  Since middle school, Eric has been preparing for a career in the 
military. He follows the path of both his grandfathers--one who was a 
marine, and the other a World War II veteran.
  Eric said that he felt the call to serve his country after reading 
the book ``Lone Survivor,'' which led him to look at what he was doing 
to give back to our great Nation.
  In addition to his appointment, Eric built a solid reputation in his 
hometown of Cleveland, Tennessee. He graduated from McCallie High 
School with a 4.1 GPA and was a star athlete.
  Eric's drive and unabashed patriotism exemplify the best of our 
country. I wish him the best of luck and know that he will make us all 
proud.

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