[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 55 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E398-E399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF McKENZIE MERCER ON HER 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 McKenzie Mercer of Cygnet, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy 
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  McKenzie's offer of appointment permits her 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.
  McKenzie brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2022. While attending Elmwood High 
School in Bloomdale, Ohio,

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McKenzie was a member of the National Honor Society and was a 4.0 and 
perfect attendance award winner. She also participated in the pep, jazz 
and marching bands, student council, Future Farmers of America and was 
involved in student government.
  Throughout high school, McKenzie participated in volleyball and 
track, earning many honors and serving as captain of the track team. I 
am confident that McKenzie will carry the lessons of her student and 
athletic leadership to the Air Force Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
McKenzie Mercer on the offer of her appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that McKenzie will 
excel during her career at the Air Force Academy, 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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