[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 65 (Friday, May 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E776-E777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            EILEEN ROCCHIO LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 1996

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, let it be known, that it is with 
great respect for the outstanding record of excellence she has compiled 
in academics, leadership, and community service, that I am proud to 
salute Eileen Rocchio, winner of the 1996 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. 
This award is made to young adults who have demonstrated that they are 
truly committed to playing important roles in our Nation's future.

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  As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship, Eileen is being honored 
for demonstrating that same generosity of spirit, intelligence, 
responsible citizenship, and capacity for human service that 
distinguished the late LeGrand Smith of Somerset, MI.
  Eileen Rocchio is an exceptional student at Coldwater High School and 
possesses an impressive high school record, President of both the 
National Honor Society, and her class, Eileen was also listed in 
``Who's Who Among American High School Students.'' She was cocaptain of 
the girl's basketball team, and was the 1995 homecoming queen. Outside 
of school Eileen has been very involved with Girl Scouts of America and 
received the Gold Award.
  In special tribute, therefore, I am proud to join with her many 
admirers in extending my highest praise and congratulations to Eileen 
Rocchio for her selection as a winner of a LeGrand Smith Scholarship. 
This honor is also a testament to the parents, teachers, and others 
whose personal interest, strong support, and active participation 
contributed to her success. To this remarkable young woman, I extend my 
most heartfelt good wishes for all her future endeavors.

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