[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 109 (Friday, June 30, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   CONGRATULATIONS TO DANNY McDONNALL

 Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise to congratulate Danny 
McDonnall of Lamar, CO, for winning a $10,000 Discover Card Tribute 
Award scholarship. The scholarship, sponsored by Discover Card 
Services, Inc., in cooperation with the American Association of School 
Administrators, are awarded to outstanding high school juniors in the 
United States.
  Danny attends Lamar High School and is 1 of the 9 national winners 
selected from over 10,000 nominations nationwide. His academic 
achievement recently earned him his school's Most Outstanding Sophomore 
Boy Award. However, the scholarship program recognizes that not every 
student's accomplishments can be measured in grade points alone. 
Achievements in community service, leadership, special talents, unique 
endeavors, and obstacles overcome are also considered.
  Danny is an active member in several student organizations and is an 
accomplished vocalist. He has performed in three school musicals, with 
an honor choir and with the National 4-H Choir. He created a Wildlife 
Club for young people and coordinated a shooting sports safety day 
attended by more than 60 local sportsmen.
  But most impressive is Danny's fight against Ewing's sarcoma. His 
recovery inspired him to present an hour long wildlife program to 450 
cancer patients in Denver's Children's Hospital and to develop a 
newsletter and games which he regularly sends to hospitalized children. 
In addition, he conducted a 3-year science project centered on 
treatments for chemotherapy-induced mouth sores. Danny intends to study 
biology in college, and hopes to become a dentist.
  Thank you Discover Card Services, Inc., for making a strong 
commitment to helping our young people reach their dreams and be better 
prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. Congratulations, once again, 
to Danny McDonnall. We can all learn from his superb leadership and 
fortitude.


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