[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  RECOGNIZING MICHELE SMITH 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

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2026

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding student from Ohio's 5th Congressional District. I am 
pleased to announce that Michele Smith of Avon, Ohio, has been offered 
an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado 
Springs, Colorado.
  Michele's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United 
States Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2030. 
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 her life. Michele brings a tremendous amount of 
leadership, service, and dedication to the incoming Class of 2030. 
While attending Avon High School, she participated in National Honor 
Society, Orchestra, Leo Club, CLIMB Club, and was on the honor roll. 
Throughout high school, Michele was involved in cross country, high 
school swim team, and club swim team, earning her varsity letter in 
swimming. I am confident that she will carry the lessons of her student 
and athletic leadership to the Air Force Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Michele 
Smith 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 Michele 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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