Cole Congratulates Washington High Student on U.S. Naval Academy Appointment

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today congratulated Tyler Simmons on his appointment to the Unites States Naval Academy. Cole nominated Simmons for the Naval Academy's 2007 freshman class.

"Tyler is a prime example of Oklahoma's finest. He has proven himself as a leader not only at Washington High School, but also through his church and his extracurricular activities." Congressman Cole said. "His commendable decision to attend the Naval Academy will make his family and his state very proud. It is an honor to serve Oklahomans like Tyler in Congress."

At Washington High School Simmons participated on the varsity football team, serving as the team captain for the past two years. He was also a member of the varsity basketball, track and power lifting teams. Simmons was a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Student Council, where he served as Student Body President his senior year. Simmons is the son of Bobby and Linda Simmons of McClain, Oklahoma.

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