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RECOGNIZING CHRISTIAN SOLTIS ON HIS 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

                         Thursday, May 1, 2025

  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 Christian Soltis of North 
Ridgeville, Ohio, has been offered an appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Christian's offer of appointment permits him to attend the United 
States Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2029. 
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.
  Christian brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2029. While attending Elyria 
Catholic High School, he participated in National Honor Society, 
National Society of High School Scholars, Buckeye Boys State, and was 
on the honor roll. Throughout high school, Christian was involved in 
football, wrestling, and track and field, earning his varsity letter in 
all three. I am confident that he will carry the lessons of his student 
and athletic leadership to the Air Force Academy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Christian Soltis on his offer of appointment to the United States Air 
Force Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training 
and education available, and I am positive that Christian will excel 
during his career at the Air Force Academy. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in extending their best wishes to him as he begins her service to 
our Nation.

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