[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 56 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SPECIAL TRIBUTE HONORING RANDY VanWAGEN, LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP 
                                 WINNER

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 1998

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect for the 
outstanding record of excellence he has compiled in academics, 
leadership and community service, that I am proud to salute Randy 
VanWagen, winner of the 1998 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, Randy 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, Michigan.
  Randy VanWagen is an exceptional student at Columbia Central High 
School and possesses an impressive high school record. He has been 
involved with the National Honor Society. Randy is also involved with 
the Student Council, the English Essay and Social Sciences Academic 
Teams, and is the founder and president of the Varsity Club. He is a 
member of the varsity Football, Wrestling, and Track teams. Outside of 
school Randy has been involved in volunteer work and computer graphics.
  In special tribute, therefore, I am proud to join with his many 
admirers in extending my highest praise and congratulations to Randy 
VanWagen for his 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 his success. To this remarkable young man, I extend my 
most heartfelt good wishes for all his future endeavors.

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