[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10974]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BENJAMIN VAN HORN ON HIS 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 man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am happy to announce that Benjamin Van Horn of Whitehouse, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Air 
Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Ben's offer of appointment poises him 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.
  Ben brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication 
to the incoming class of Air Force cadets. He was a member of the 
National Honor Society, received the Anthony Wayne Academy Award in 
grades 9-11, received the Presidential Physical Fitness Award and the 
National Physical Fitness Award, among numerous other academic awards.
  Outside the classroom, Ben was a member of Brailey Union Church Youth 
Group, serving as vice president, was a student leader for Campus Life. 
He was President of the German Club and active in marching, concert, 
and jazz band. Ben participated on Anthony Wayne High School's cross 
country and track teams, earning varsity letters in both and serving as 
captain of the cross country team. He has taught hunter safety courses, 
fire safety courses, and obtained his student pilot license. He has 
been extremely involved in community service projects. I have no doubt 
that Ben will employ the lessons of his student leadership as he excels 
among the leaders at the United States Air Force Academy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Benjamin Van Horn on his 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 Ben will excel 
during his career at the Air Force Academy and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in extending their best wishes to him as he begins his service 
to the Nation.

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