[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF ELIZABETH SHAFFER ON HER OFFER OF 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, 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 Elizabeth Shaffer of 
Hicksville, Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Elizabeth's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United 
States Air Force 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.
  Elizabeth brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2021. While attending Hicksville 
High School in Hicksville, Ohio, Elizabeth was a member of the National 
Honor Society and class president.
  Throughout high school, Elizabeth served as team captain on the 
basketball, track, and volleyball teams, and participated in the 
marching band. I am confident that Elizabeth will carry the lessons of 
her student and athletic leadership to the Air Force Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Elizabeth Shaffer on the offer of her appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Elizabeth will 
excel during her career at the Air Force Academy, 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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