[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E629]
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 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF OLIVIA BAIR ON HER 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

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  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 Olivia Bair of Findlay, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 
Annapolis, Maryland.
   Olivia's offer of appointment poises her to attend the United States 
Naval Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2018. 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.
   Olivia brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2018. While attending Findlay High 
School in Findlay, Ohio, Olivia served as secretary for both the Red 
Cross Youth Council and Findlay's chapter of the National Honor 
Society.
   Throughout high school, Olivia was a member of her school's soccer 
and golf teams. Olivia also participated in the Latin Club as well as 
played club soccer. In addition, Olivia volunteered her time to her 
community at City Mission of Findlay. I am confident that Olivia will 
carry the lessons of her student and athletic leadership to the Naval 
Academy.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Olivia 
Bair on the offer of her appointment to the United States Naval 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Olivia will excel during her 
career at the Naval Academy, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
extending their best wishes to her as she begins her service to the 
Nation.

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