[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E524]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF OLIVIA SKELTON 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

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2019

  Mr. LATTA. Madam 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 Olivia Skelton of Convoy, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Military Academy 
in West Point, New York.
  Olivia's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2023. 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.
  Olivia brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2023. While attending Crestview 
High School in Convoy, Ohio, Olivia was a scholar athlete and received 
numerous academic achievement awards, as well as attaining a 4.0 GPA 
and ranked first in her class.
  Throughout high school, Olivia was involved with golf and softball, 
as well as serving as the basketball statistician. I am confident that 
Olivia will carry the lessons of her student and athletic leadership to 
the Military Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Olivia Skelton 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 Olivia 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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