[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 55 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E400-E401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF COLE RAGAN 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 Cole Ragan of Whitehouse, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy 
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Cole'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.
  Cole brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2022. While attending Anthony Wayne 
High School in Whitehouse, Ohio, Cole was a member of the National 
Honor Society and 4.0 honor roll, as well as an academic letter winner.
  Throughout high school, Cole participated in football, wrestling, and 
track and field, earning many honors and serving as captain of the 
football team. I am confident that Cole 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 Cole 
Ragan 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

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am positive that Cole 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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