[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 15, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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      RECOGNIZING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF PRESTON HOPSON III

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 1994

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the efforts and achievements of an outstanding young man from 
my hometown of Grand Rapids. Preston Hopson III is a senior at City 
High School and has been selected as a regional recipient of the AAU/
Mars Milky Way High School All-American Award. For his dedication and 
effort, Preston will receive a $10,000 scholarship to attend the 
college or university of his choice.
  Receiving this honor was no easy task. Preston was chosen as just 1 
of 8 regional recipients from a field of over 10,000 high school 
students nominated nationwide based on exceptional achievements in 
scholastics, athletics, and community service.
  Those achievements are many and a prime example of what our young 
people can achieve if given the resources and encouragement. I would 
like to give you just a sampling of Preston's many honors. He is ranked 
first in his class, he is a National Merit Scholarship Commended 
Scholar, a U.S. Achievement Academy Scholar, a Presidential Scholar, 
and a semifinalist in the National Achievement Program for Outstanding 
Negro Students. He has been named Student of the Year in three subjects 
and is also learning how government works by serving as president of 
the student council and chairperson of the executive board.
  On the field of competition, Preston is equally impressive. He is a 
member of the varsity swim team and has been named captain-elect for 
the upcoming tennis season. Outside of school, Preston is equally 
committed to getting the most out of life, despite a very challenging 
schedule. He has worked as an intern in Senator Reigle's regional 
office and also gained experience through work with a local law firm. 
He has also committed time to help feed disadvantaged citizens in the 
community.
  Preston's commitment to excellence and responsibility is a model all 
young people could follow. It is a pleasure to take this time and honor 
a young man who is a first-rate citizen and a fine representative of 
our area.

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