[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14028]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF NATHAN A. STEIN ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                    THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 2003

  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 Nathan A. Stein of Sandusky, Ohio has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, Nathan's offer an appointment poises him to attend the 
United States Naval Academy this fall with the incoming cadet class of 
2007. Attending one of 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.
  Nathan brings a special mix of leadership, service, and dedication to 
the incoming class of Navy midshipmen. While attending Perkins High 
School, Sandusky, Ohio, Nathan has attained a grade point average of 
4.0, which places him eleventh in his class of 58 students. During his 
time at Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic High School, Nathan has 
received several commendations for his superior scholastic efforts. 
Nathan's accomplishments include being in the honor roll, two year 
academic letterman, and two years of being named Who's Who in American 
High School Students.
  Outside the classroom, Nathan has distinguished himself as an 
excellent musician, athlete and dedicated citizen of Sandusky. On the 
fields of friendly strife, Nathan participated in Football becoming a 
team captain his senior year and Basketball. In addition to his 
athletic accomplishments, Nathan is an active member in his community 
participating in the Environment Club, volunteering for service in his 
local Library, and participating in community musicals.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Nathan A. Stein. Our service academies offer the 
finest education and military training available anywhere in the world. 
I am sure that Nathan will do very well during his career at United 
States Naval Academy and I wish him the very best in all of his future 
endeavors.

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