[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO ANDREA L. ALDRICH OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1998 DISCOVER CARD STATE 
                  TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
commend Andrea Aldrich 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, Andrea received a gold award in the category of 
Trade and Technical Studies.
  It is no wonder Andrea is one of the recipients of such a competitive 
award. A member of National Honor Society, student council, a peer 
mediator, and captain of the varsity cheerleading team at Plymouth 
Regional High School in Plymouth, New Hampshire, Andrea has proven her 
leadership abilities in varying experiences.
  In addition, she has found the time to improve the community around 
her in many ways. In 1995, a self-initiated community service program 
was begun by Andrea in order to assist underprivileged school-age 
children in obtaining school supplies. This program, entitled ``School 
Collectibles,'' has been so successful that it led to Andrea's 
receiving a bronze 1997 Prudential Spirit of Community Award in New 
Hampshire. In order to extend her services beyond the state, Andrea 
paid her own way to Philadelphia to volunteer at St. Francis' Soup 
Kitchen for an entire April school vacation. She has long been involved 
in theater productions at school, and has been a dancer for many years. 
Andrea's generosity, leadership skills and talent in theater illustrate 
only some of the outstanding characteristics that make her a model 
citizen and a well-rounded, motivated person.
  I wish to congratulate Andrea 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 Andrea L. Aldrich in 
the United States Senate.

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