[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 65 (Friday, May 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
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             MEGAN LARSON, LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

                                 ______


                            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 Megan Larson, 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.
  As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship, Megan 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.
  Megan Larson is an exceptional student at Jackson County Western High 
School and possesses an impressive high school record. Megan has been 
involved with the National Honor Society and has earned several 
academic awards. She has also served as student government secretary 
and president. Megan has excelled athletically receiving the coach's 
award in basketball and track. She was also a snowfest princess and a 
homecoming queen candidate. Outside of school, Megan has spent much of 
her time volunteering for a variety of local activities.
  In special tribute, therefore, I am proud to join with her many 
admirers in extending my highest praise and congratulations to Megan 
Larson 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.