[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF SAMANTHA MEINEN 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, May 13, 2015

  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 Samantha Meinen of Toledo, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 
Annapolis, Maryland.
   Samantha's offer of appointment poises her to attend the United 
States Naval Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2019. 
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.
   Samantha brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2019. While attending Whitmer 
Senior High School in Toledo, Ohio, Samantha was a member of the 
National Honor Society, German club, DECA and earned awards in science, 
English and social studies.
   Throughout high school, Samantha was a member of her school's 
volleyball, basketball and track teams. I am confident that Samantha 
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 
Samantha Meinen 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 Samantha 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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