[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 81 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JOSSELL BAKHEET 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

                          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 Jossell Bakheet of Perrysburg, 
Ohio, has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Jossell's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United 
States Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2027. 
Attending one of our nation's military academies offers the opportunity 
to serve our country and receive a world-class education. At the same 
time, these young men and women undertake one of the most challenging 
and rewarding experiences of their lives.
  Jossell brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2027. While attending Olentangy 
Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio, Jossell participated in 
student government, medical club, Spanish Honorary Society, and was a 
member of the National Honor Society. Throughout high school, Jossell 
played lacrosse and field hockey, and she served as team captain in 
both. After high school, she attended the Georgia Military College in 
Milledgeville, Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jossell 
Bakheet on her offer of appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available, and I am positive that Jossell will excel during 
her career at the Air Force 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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