[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 70 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E434]
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  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF RORY SMITH ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
                 ATTEND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2022

  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 Rory Smith of Maumee, Ohio, has 
been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 
Annapolis, Maryland.
  Rory's offer of appointment permits him to attend the United States 
Naval Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2026. 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.
  Rory brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2026. While attending Anthony Wayne 
High School in Whitehouse, Ohio, Rory participated in student 
government, Waterville Historical Society, and was president of the 
National Honor Society. Throughout high school, Rory was involved with 
cross country, swimming, and baseball, earning varsity letters in all 
three. I am confident that Rory will carry the lessons of his student 
and athletic leadership to the Naval Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Rory 
Smith on his offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy. 
Our service academies offer the finest military training and education 
available. I am positive that Rory will excel during his career at the 
Naval 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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