[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E373]
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  RECOGNIZING GARRETT COOK ON HIS 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

                         Thursday, May 1, 2025

  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 Garrett Cook of Norwalk, Ohio, 
has been offered an appointment to the United States Military Academy 
in West Point, New York.
  Garrett's offer of appointment permits him to attend the United 
States Military Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2029. 
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.
  Garrett brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2029. While attending St. Paul High 
School, he participated in National Honor Society becoming president, 
Teen Leadership Corps, and was on the honor role. Throughout high 
school, Garrett was involved in basketball, baseball and marching band. 
I am confident that he will carry the lessons of his student and 
athletic leadership to the Military Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Garrett 
Cook on his offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy. 
Our service academies offer the finest military training and educatjon 
available, and I am positive that Garrett will excel during his career 
at the Military Academy. 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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