[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14474]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING GRANT TUCEK FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY 
                                ACADEMY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
young man from Georgia's 11th Congressional District who has 
distinguished himself as an excellent student and leader and has 
committed to serving his country. I am proud to announce that Grant 
Tucek from Powder Springs, Georgia has received appointments to both 
the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy 
and will enter the Military Academy this year. Grant attends Harrison 
High School where he has a 4.22 grade point average and is a member of 
the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club. Grant is also in 
the top 5% of all foreign language students. Despite Grant's heavy 
focus on academics, he has remained very active in extracurricular 
activities. During High School, Grant has participated in the Navy 
JRROTC, where he has served as Company Executive Officer, Orienteering 
Team Commander, and as a member of the Rifle Team. He was also honored 
with the American Legion Military medal.
  Grant has also contributed to the arts and athletics at Harrison High 
School, playing trumpet in the Symphonic Band and running on Harrison's 
track and field team. Grant Tucek is an incredibly well-rounded young 
man, and I am honored to have the privilege to nominate him for an 
appointment to the U.S. Military Academy. I want to take this time to 
congratulate Grant as well as his parents, Wayne and Denise Tucek, for 
his accomplishments. It is because of dedicated young people like Grant 
that America has the finest military in the world. Our Nation is 
fortunate to have his service.

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