[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO TOM A. ROGERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1998 DISCOVER CARD STATE 
                  TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
commend Tom A. Rogers 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 his outstanding 
written statement, Tom received a bronze award in the category of 
Science, Business and Technology Studies.
  It is no wonder Tom is one of the recipients of such a competitive 
award. A member of National Honor Society, and currently ranked first 
in his academic class, Tom is nothing short of a model student for all 
of his peers. In addition, he is a member of the Math Team, Outing Club 
and the Cross Country Team at Farmington High School in Farmington, New 
Hampshire. Due to his stellar academic achievements, Tom participates 
in University of New Hampshire's ``Project Search,'' a lecture series 
designed to allow advanced students across the state meet one another 
and discuss various topics of importance. All of the activities in 
which Tom participates illustrate his integral role as a member of his 
community.
  I wish to congratulate Tom for all of his accomplishments, and 
especially for being a distinguished recipient of the Discover Card 
State Tribute Award. It is an honor to represent Tom A. Rogers in The 
United States Senate.

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