[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 71 (Thursday, June 9, 1994)]
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          TRIBUTE TO JILL MELLIS, OUTSTANDING STUDENT ATHLETE

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                          HON. WILLIAM D. FORD

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 1994

  Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Jill Mellis, a young student athlete from my congressional district.
  Jill is an outstanding senior at Plymouth-Canton High School in 
Canton, MI. She has consistently excelled both in academics and 
competitive swimming throughout her educational career. Jill's latest 
accomplishment is being named one of ten national winners in the 10th 
Annual Asthma Athlete Scholarship Program.
  The scholarship program was established in order to honor the 
athletic and academic achievement of students with asthma, and to have 
them serve as role models for asthmatic students with similar 
ambitions. The achievements of Jill Mellis should provide and 
inspiration to all students who strive for excellence.
  Jill has demonstrated a rare ability to obtain unbelievable success 
both in the classroom and in the pool. As a superior swimmer at 
Plymouth-Canton, Jill achieved nearly every honor in her sport. She was 
a multi-record breaker, MVP, and All-State swimmer. As a dedicated 
student, Jim has been named Scholastic All-American Athlete, serves as 
a member of the National Honor Society, and is scholastically first in 
her graduating class.
  Jill will be attending the College of Engineering at the University 
of Michigan in the fall. Her academic and athletic training will serve 
her well in her future endeavors. I am pleased to recognize Jill Mellis 
as both an outstanding athlete and scholar whose achievement set a high 
standard for all of us.

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