[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6453]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ANDERSON SHOWMAN ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT 
              TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  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 Anderson Showman of Willard, Ohio 
has been offered an appointment to attend the United States Military 
Academy at West Point, New York.
  Anderson's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United 
States Military Academy this fall with the incoming cadet Class of 
2014. 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.
  Anderson brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2014. While attending Willard High 
School in Willard, Ohio, Anderson attained a grade point average that 
placed him in the top ten percent of his graduating class. Anderson was 
inducted into the National Honor Society, active in Student Council, 
and was a class officer.
  Throughout high school, Anderson was a member of the football, 
basketball, and baseball teams. He earned varsity letters in those 
sports and was also an instructor with the Midwest Baseball Camp. 
Anderson served the community of Willard by assisting with the 
community's hospital events, the Salvation Army, and the local food 
bank. I am confident that Anderson will carry the lessons of his 
student leadership to West Point.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Anderson Showman on the acceptance of his appointment to the United 
States Military Academy at West Point. Our service academies offer the 
finest military training and education available. I am positive that 
Anderson will excel during his career at West Point 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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