[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 7 (Wednesday, February 2, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: February 2, 1994]
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 TRIBUTE TO STEVEN BUGNER: WINNER OF HORATIO ALGER NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

  (Mr. MACHTLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to a 
very remarkable young man in my district, Steven Bugner.
  Steven ranked twentieth in his class of 211 at North Providence High 
School. Classmates of his are in the gallery today. He is a member of 
the National Honor Society, he plays the trumpet in the band, and he is 
planning on attending Providence College in the fall. This is a typical 
profile of someone of achievement, until you consider that Steven is 
blind.
  In the eighth grade, Steven lost his vision. A brain tumor was 
discovered. And, while, thankfully, it was removed, as a result, he no 
longer could see.
  Rather than to succumb to this tragedy, Steven demonstrated 
uncharacteristic strength of character and a will to triumph 
in the face of adversity.
  Rather than retreat from an active life, Steven has continued to 
thrive and to excel.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a fitting tribute to his accomplishments that he 
has recently been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Horatio Alger 
Association of Distinguished Americans.
  Now, at 18, Steven is a leader of his peers, and an inspiration to us 
all.
  Mr. Speaker, Seneca said, ``Great people rejoice in adversity, just 
as brave soldiers triumph in war.'' We all join in congratulating 
Steven on his life of inspiration, and wish him the very finest in 
life.

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