[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 55 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGITION OF AUSTIN STONER 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

                        Thursday, April 5, 2018

  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 Austin Stoner of Toledo, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy 
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Austin's offer of appointment permits him to attend the United States 
Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2022. 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 a 
lifetime.
  Austin brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2022. While attending Whitmer High 
School in Toledo, Ohio, Austin participated in the National Honors 
Society, earned the T.R.A.C. All Academic Award, and earned the Top 15 
Award.
  Throughout high school, Austin served as a captain of varsity 
baseball and participated in the 5 Minutes for Life and Ping Pong 
clubs. Austin also served as President of Student Council, Commander 
for the Pep Club, and a Math Honorary. I am confident that Austin 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 Austin 
Stoner on his offer of appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Austin 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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