[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4870]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THOMAS KOIZUMI ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO 
                   THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2016

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to an outstanding student from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am pleased to announce that Thomas Koizumi of Findlay, 
Ohio, has been offered an appointment to the United States Military 
Academy in West Point, New York.
  Thomas' offer of appointment poises him to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2020. Attending 
one of our nation's military academies not only offers the opportunity 
to serve our country but also guarantees a world-class education, while 
undertaking one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of 
their lives.
  Thomas brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2020. While attending Liberty-
Benton High School in Findlay, Ohio, Thomas earned top student of class 
awards, was a member of the National Honor Society, and was ranked 
first in his class.
  Throughout high school, Thomas was a member of his school's cross 
country team, serving as its captain and earning his varsity letter. 
Thomas was also active and exceled in gymnastics and Kendo. I am 
confident that Thomas will carry the lessons of his student and 
athletic leadership to the Military Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Thomas 
Koizumi on the offer of his appointment to the United States Military 
Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and 
education available. I am positive that Thomas will excel during his 
career at the Military Academy, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
extending their best wishes to him as he begins his service to our 
Nation.

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