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Recognizing Alec Messerall for his Service to our Country

Date: June 14, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel


RECOGNIZING ALEC MESSERALL FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY -- (Extensions of Remarks - June 14, 2004)

SPEECH OF HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004

Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I'm proud that as we celebrate the life of President Ronald Reagan, a fellow Central Ohioan will participate in our tribute. Air Force Academy Cadet Alec Messerall of Alexandria, Ohio, has been chosen as one of five service members to escort the casket of President Reagan from the White House down Constitution Avenue to the Capitol.

Alec is a 22-year-old senior at the academy who graduated from Northridge High School in Johnstown, Ohio. His leadership skills, academic and athletic record, and his extracurricular activities led my predecessor, John Kasich, to nominate him for an academy appointment.

I know Alec and his family are extremely proud he was chosen to be part of the historic events that are unfolding in our Nation's capitol as we honor our former President. All of us also look forward to Alec's service to our country in the United States Air Force. I am certain he will be an outstanding military officer.

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