[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO SARA D. McLAUGHLIN OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1998 DISCOVER CARD 
               STATE TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
commend Sara McLaughlin of New Hampshire for receiving the Discover 
Card State Tribute Award Scholarship for 1998.
  Established in 1992, the Discover Card Tribute Award program honors 
outstanding high school juniors and seniors across the United States 
and overseas schools. The Tribute Award Program honors excellence in 
community service, leadership, special talents, unique endeavors and 
obstacles overcome. Of nearly 11,000 students nationwide who applied 
this year, only those who most exemplify these characteristics receive 
the scholarships. Winners may use their scholarships for any type of 
post-high school education or training.
  Gold, silver, bronze and merit State Tribute Award scholarships are 
awarded in three categories of study: Arts and Humanities, Trade and 
Technical or Science, Business and Technology. Due to her outstanding 
written statement, Sara received a gold award in the category of 
Science, Business and Technology Studies.
  It is no wonder Sara is one of the recipients of such a competitive 
award. The many activities in which she participates at Gilford Middle 
High School in Gilford, New Hampshire, include Students Against Drunk 
Driving, multiple drama productions and Student Council, where she was 
appointed vice president for two consecutive years. Sara is also a New 
England ranked competitive swimmer. In addition, she finds time to 
participate in the ``Big Brother, Big Sister'' program and Interact 
Society, a local community service group. She currently holds a ranking 
of third in her academic class, and aspires to study medicine in the 
coming years. Sara's many accomplishments and involvements easily 
illustrate her importance as a model student, leader and citizen in 
society.
  I wish to congratulate Sara for all of her accomplishments, and 
especially for being a distinguished recipient of the Discover Card 
State Tribute Award. It is an honor to represent Sara D. McLaughlin in 
the United States Senate.

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