[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





IN RECOGNITION OF ABIGAIL YEAGER ON HER OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                   THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2017

  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 Abigail Yeager of Holland, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Military Academy 
in West Point, New York.
  Abigail's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United 
States Military Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2021. 
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.
  Abigail brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2021. While attending Springfield 
High School in Holland, Ohio, Abigail established a tutoring program at 
Holland Elementary School, received a Youth Jefferson Award for Public 
Service, and was ranked third in her class.
  Throughout high school, Abigail participated in soccer, cross-
country, track and field, and swimming, earning multiple varsity 
letters. Abigail also served as a Student Ambassador to the Springfield 
Local Schools Board of Education. I am confident that Abigail will 
carry the lessons of her student and athletic leadership to the 
Military Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Abigail 
Yeager on her offer of appointment to the United States Military 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Abigail will excel during her 
career at West Point, and I ask my colleagues to join me in extending 
their best wishes to her as she begins her service to our Nation.

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