[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6722-S6723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO MICHELLE K. FRANKE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1998 DISCOVER CARD 
               STATE TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
commend Michelle K. Franke 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, Michelle received a bronze award in the category of 
Arts and Humanities Studies.
  It is no wonder Michelle is one of the recipients of such a 
competitive award. Throughout the past three years, Michelle's 
activities have included the National Honor Society, track team, cross 
country running team, poetry club and drama club at Kennett High School 
in Conway, New Hampshire. She has represented her school and community 
at the Summer Institute for the Gifted, the Teen Institute, the Teen 
Leadership Conference and the World Affairs Seminar. Michelle is also a 
volunteer at the public library and at a local nursing home.

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  In addition, Michelle will be traveling to Poland this summer for the 
purpose of meeting with Polish teens and helping them with their 
English proficiency. This trip illustrates Michelle's commitment not 
only to her immediate community, but to all of humanity. Not only is 
Michelle incredibly active within the community, but she has also 
maintained outstanding grades, and she is currently ranked second in 
her academic class. Michelle continuously shines as a model student and 
citizen.
  I wish to congratulate Michelle 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 Michelle K. Franke in 
the United States Senate.

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