[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9346]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF CRAIG BAER ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
              UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2004

  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 Craig Baer of Middle Point, Ohio, has been 
offered an appointment to attend the United States Military Academy at 
West Point.
  Mr. Speaker, Craig's offer of appointment poises him to attend the 
United States Military Academy at West Point with the incoming cadet 
class of 2008. 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.
  Craig brings a special mix of leadership, service, and dedication to 
the incoming class of West Point cadets. While attending Lincolnview 
High School, Craig has attained a weighted grade point average of 
4.021, which ranks 9th out of the 61 students in his class. During his 
time at Lincolnview High School, Craig has received several 
commendations for his superior scholastic efforts. During his first 
year, Craig was named to the Gold Honor Roll and received the World 
History GPA Award. His second year was again marked by his being named 
to the Gold Honor Roll along with being named a Northwest Conference 
Scholar athlete. Craig has maintained this high level of achievement 
throughout his tenure at Lincolnview High School.
  Outside the classroom, Craig has distinguished himself as an 
excellent student-athlete and dedicated citizen of Middle Point, Ohio. 
On the fields of friendly strife, Craig has participated in Cross 
Country, Track and Basketball. He was Captain of the Basketball team as 
a freshman and has lettered in Track and Cross Country. In addition to 
his athletic accomplishments, Craig is an active member in his 
community by participating in Spanish Club, Student Council, was 
elected Junior Class President, and was named to the National Honor 
Society.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Craig Baer. Our service academies offer the finest 
education and military training available anywhere in the world. I am 
sure that Craig 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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