[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THOMAS HECKMAN ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
               ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 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 Thomas Heckman of Toledo, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy 
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
   Evan's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Air Force 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.
   Thomas brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2018. While attending E.L. Bowsher 
High School in Toledo, Ohio, Thomas was a member of the Spanish club, 
student council, yearbook, and National Honor Society.
   Throughout high school, Thomas was a member of his school's soccer, 
cross country and track and field teams and earned varsity letters in 
all three sports. Thomas also volunteered with Safe-T-City all four 
years of high school. I am confident that Thomas will carry the lessons 
of his student and athletic leadership to the Air Force Academy.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Thomas 
Heckman on the offer of his appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Thomas will excel during his 
career at the Air Force 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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