[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 92 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1128]
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           TRIBUTE TO 1996 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR BRAD CONNERS

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 1996

  Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brad 
Conners, who was named a 1996 Presidential Scholar. As a constituent of 
mine, it is a special honor to congratulate Brad and his distinguished 
teacher, Mr. John Burke.
  Each year, only 141 students in the country are selected for the 
prestigious Presidential Scholar award. The competition is fierce, and 
those that are chosen must demonstrate excellence in academics, 
leadership, and school and community involvement.
  Brad recently graduated from Catholic Memorial High School, where he 
excelled both in and out of the classroom. Namely, he finished school 
with an A average and was a member of the academic decathlon team. 
Coached by Mr. Burke, the team took second place at the State finals. 
Brad won individual honors, as well, with a gold medal in economics and 
bronze medals in both fine arts and science.
  In addition, Brad participated in football, basketball, and track all 
through high school. In fact, this year the Catholic Memorial track 
team took the State championships by one-half of a point thanks to 
Brad's relay team in the final event. And, somehow he still found the 
time to coach a youth basketball team in his community.
  Brad's parents, Mike and Sheila Conners, are undoubtedly very proud 
of their son's achievements. I share in their pride and wish Brad the 
best of luck in his studies at Notre Dame next year.

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