[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6381]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF ALLENA ROSE ON HER 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, May 2, 2017

  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 Allena Rose of Toledo, Ohio has 
been offered an appointment to the United States Military Academy in 
West Point, New York.
  Allena's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United States 
Military Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2021. 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.
  Allena brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2021. While attending Whitmer High 
School in Toledo, Ohio, Allena was a member of the National Honor 
Society, student council and was ranked in the top five percent of her 
class.
  Throughout high school, Allena participated in varsity and club 
volleyball, including serving as a floor captain. Allena also 
participated in the Spirit Club and Mu Alpha Theta honors society. I am 
confident that Allena will carry the lessons of her student and 
athletic leadership to the Military Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Allena 
Rose on her offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy. 
Our service academies offer the finest military training and education 
available. I am positive that Allena will excel during her career at 
West Point, and I ask my colleagues to join me in extending their best 
wishes to her as she begins her service to our Nation.

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