[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E419]
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    CONGRATULATING OWEN DALE ON HIS ACCEPTANCE TO THE UNITED STATES 
                     MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 2026

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent 
and fellow Kentuckian, Owen Dale, upon his acceptance to the United 
States Military Academy at West Point. Nominating young people to our 
service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.
  As a future West Point cadet, he will soon embark on a life-changing 
journey, joining the greatest fighting force on the face of the earth, 
the United States military.
  Throughout the entire application process, Owen showed himself to be 
a talented and well-rounded candidate. I do not doubt that he will 
succeed in his future academic and military career.
  As a graduate of West Point, I can confidently say that the years I 
spent in a service academy were among the most transformative of my 
life. I am confident that Owen's time at this incredible institution 
will be similarly impactful for him.
  Guided by the Army's motto of ``This We'll Defend,'' the coming years 
will challenge Owen to grow in character, strengthen his leadership, 
and commit to a life of service to our Nation.
  Again, I congratulate Owen Dale on this impressive accomplishment. 
Our Commonwealth and the entire Nation thank him for his willingness to 
serve in uniform and wish him the best in this next chapter. Go Army.

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