[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10711]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH MARC GALLET DE SAINT AURIN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 8, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize 
Joseph Marc Gallet De Saint Aurin's formal induction into the United 
States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
  Joseph's induction on June 30th begins his 47-month journey at the 
United States Naval Academy as he strives towards a career as a 
commissioned officer in the United States Navy. The United States Naval 
Academy was established in 1845 with a mission to help midshipmen 
develop morally, mentally and physically. Obtaining an appointment to 
this academy is a highly competitive process and based on evidence of 
character, scholarship, leadership ability, physical aptitude, goals 
and motivation.
  Joseph has embodied these traits over the course of his life. In high 
school Joseph managed to maintain a 4.0 cumulative grade point average 
while balancing his roles as a student athlete, school council member, 
part-time employee, and volunteer by serving more than 100 hours at his 
church, local hospital, and various service programs. Joseph was also a 
member of the National Honor Society and received numerous awards as 
both a swimmer and as a student, including being named a three-time 
All-American, three-time State Champion, in addition to graduating with 
honors as an AP Scholar. Before his appointment Joseph also attended 
Iowa State University for a year and continued his path of excellence 
by maintaining high academics as a member of Phi Gamma Delta and the 
United States Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps. Joseph has 
consistently strove to be the best he could be and I am confident that 
he will continue to demonstrate these qualities at the United States 
Naval Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, Joseph's commitment to a cause greater than himself 
speaks volumes of this young man and the potential that he holds. I 
commend his parents, Andre and Lisa, for their outstanding work as 
parents, and for their shared sacrifice as Joseph leaves their home. It 
is truly an honor to represent such an exceptional family. I ask my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Joseph and his family, and I wish him the best of luck 
in his studies and future career.

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