[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF SAMUEL KOVALESKI ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
            ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE 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 Samuel Kovaleski of Findlay, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Merchant 
Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
  Sam's offer of appointment permits him to attend the United States 
Merchant Marine 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.
  Sam brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming Class of 2021. While attending Findlay High School in 
Findlay, Ohio, Sam was a member of the Distinguished Honor Roll and 
student athletic leadership team.
  Throughout high school, Sam participated in football, basketball, and 
track, serving as co-captain of the football team his senior year. I am 
confident that Sam will carry the lessons of his student and athletic 
leadership to the Merchant Marine Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Samuel 
Kovaleski on the offer of his appointment to the United States Merchant 
Marine Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Sam will excel 
during his career at the Merchant Marine 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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