[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9416]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BRIAN J. DYER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
            THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2000

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding young man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I am 
happy to announce that Brian J. Dyer of Sandusky, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Military Academy at 
West Point, New York.
  Mr. Speaker, Brian's offer of appointment poises him to attend the 
United States Military Academy this fall with the incoming cadet class 
of 2004. Attending one our nation's military academies is an invaluable 
experience that offers a world-class education and demands the very 
best that these young men and women have to offer. Truly, it is one of 
the most challenging and rewarding undertakings of their lives.
  Without question, Brian brings a special mix of leadership, service, 
and dedication to the incoming class of West Point cadets. While 
attending Perkins High School in Sandusky, Brian's academic diligence 
has helped him to attain a grade point average of 3.66. Additionally, 
Brian is a member of the National Honor Society.
  Outside the classroom, Brian has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student-athlete. On the fields of competition, Brian is a 
three-year letterman on the Perkins Swimming team and a two-year 
letterman on the Cross Country team. His efforts on the field and in 
the classroom helped Brian to receive the Scholastic Award in each year 
he has participated in both sports. Brian has also been active in the 
Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Brass Choir. To further demonstrate his 
commitment to our nation's military, in the summer of 1999, Brian 
enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard and is a private in Troop 2C/
107th Cavalry.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Brian J. Dyer. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Brian will do very well during his career at West Point 
and I wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

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