[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11155]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING ZACHARY G. FOSTER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE U.S. MILITARY 
                                ACADEMY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2003

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize my constituent, Zachary G. Foster of Tiffin, Ohio, who 
recently accepted his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West 
Point.
  Zachary will soon graduate from Columbian High School. During his 
high school career, he has maintained a 3.8 grade point average. He is 
an accomplished athlete, earning varsity letters in soccer and 
swimming. And, he has clearly demonstrated his leadership ability, 
actively participating in Key Club, Knowledge Master Open and the 
National Honor Society.
  Zachary Foster can be very proud of his many accomplishments. He is a 
credit to his family, his school, and his community. By accepting his 
appointment, Zachary is accepting a unique challenge.
  The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership development for the United 
States Army. As a member of the United States Corps of Cadets, he will 
face a most demanding academic curriculum and physical regimen. He will 
live, study and prepare in an environment where strong leadership 
thrives, individual achievement is expected, and personal integrity is 
demanded.
  Mr. Speaker, General John W. Vessey, Jr. once wrote, ``The Nation's 
ability to remain free and at peace depends in no small measure on 
whether we will continue to inspire our youth to serve.''
  I am confident that Zachary Foster has the character and ability to 
excel at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. I ask my colleagues 
to join me in wishing him well as he begins his very important service 
to our nation.

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