March 2, 2004

WASHINGTON – Representative Tom Petri reports that Fond du Lac resident Kimberly Ann Julka, a senior at Fond du Lac High School, has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. In January, Petri nominated Julka for appointment to both the Naval Academy and to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY.

"I congratulate Ms. Julka, and want to remind other nominees to the various academies that additional appointments will be offered," said Petri.

Petri's nominees are chosen in an annual non-partisan competition, based on their high school records, as judged by a commission of 14 residents of the 6th Congressional District. Final selections are made by the academies, however, Petri says "nomination is a major step toward acceptance."