[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 81 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
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 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF VERONICA FLOREK ON HER OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
            ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2023

  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 Veronica Florek of Maumee, 
Ohio, has been offered an appointment to the United States Merchant 
Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
  Veronica's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United 
States Merchant Marine Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 
2027. 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.
  Veronica brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2027. While attending Springfield 
High School in Holland, Ohio, Veronica participated in student 
government, Students in Action, JROTC, and was on the honor roll. 
Throughout high school, Veronica was involved with basketball, track, 
and soccer, becoming the captain of her varsity soccer team. I am 
confident that Veronica will carry the lessons of her student and 
athletic leadership to the Merchant Marine Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Veronica Florek on her offer of appointment to the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy. Our service academies offer the finest 
military training and education available, and I am positive that 
Veronica will excel during her career at the Merchant Marine Academy. 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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