[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 56 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
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  SPECIAL TRIBUTE HONORING MEREDITH PELTY, 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 she has complied in academics, 
leadership and community service, that I am proud to salute Meredith 
Pelty, 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, Meredith 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.
  Meredith is an exceptional student at Onsted High School and 
possesses an impressive high school record. Meredith is the Captain of 
the National Honor Society and was chosen by her peers this year as the 
Homecoming Queen. Meredith is also involved with varsity cheerleading 
and track. Outside of school, Meredith is a Confirmation teacher within 
her church and is involved with her church youth group.
  In special tribute, Therefore, I am proud to join with her many 
admirers in extending my highest praise and congratulations to Meredith 
Pelty 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 women, I extend my 
most heartfelt good wishes for all her future endeavors.

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