[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E541]
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IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ANDREW HAMMOND 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 20, 2016

  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 Andrew Hammond of Van Wert, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
   Andrew's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2020. 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 
undertaking one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of 
their lives.
   Andrew brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2020. While attending Van Wert High 
School in Van Wert, Ohio, Andrew was a member of the National Honor 
Society, a Renaissance Program--Gold Card Recipient, a member of the 
Spanish Club, and a choir district participant.
   Throughout high school, Andrew was a member of his school's 
wrestling and football teams, earning various awards. He was also 
active with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I am confident that 
Andrew 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 Andrew 
Hammond 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 Andrew 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 our 
Nation.

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