[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10973]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ALLISON REEDY ON HER APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND 
                  THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2009

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to an outstanding young woman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am happy to announce that Allison Reedy of Tiffin, Ohio has 
been offered an appointment to attend the United States Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Allison's offer of appointment poises her to attend the United States 
Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming cadet Class of 2013. 
Attending one of our Nation's military academies is an invaluable 
experience that offers a world-class education while placing demands on 
those who undertake one of the most challenging and rewarding 
experiences of their lives.
  Allison brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. While attending 
Tiffin Columbian High School in Tiffin, Ohio, Allison attained a grade 
point average which placed her in the top ten percent of her class. 
Allison participated in Tiffin Columbian High School's marching, 
concert, and symphonic bands; she was a member of the Quiz Bowl, and 
was active in TC Crew. Allison was also inducted into the National 
Honor Society.
  Outside the classroom, Allison was a member of the cheerleading and 
swim teams. Allison utilized her leadership skills as President of the 
Spanish Club and leader of the Band Dance Committee. I am confident 
that Allison will carry the lessons of her student leadership to the 
Air Force Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Allison Reedy on her acceptance of appointment to the United States Air 
Force Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training 
and education available. I am positive that Allison will excel during 
her career at the Air Force Academy and I ask my colleagues to join me 
in extending their best wishes to her as she begins her service to the 
Nation.

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