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




  TRIBUTE TO GRAZIELLA G. MATTY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1998 DISCOVER CARD 
               STATE TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
commend Graziella G. Matty 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 
personal statement, Graziella received a silver award in the category 
of Arts and Humanities Studies.
  It is no wonder Graziella is one of the recipients of such a 
competitive award. As a member of the National Honor Society, captain 
of the Debate Team, and ambassador for the Hugh O'Brian Youth 
Foundation, she has demonstrated her leadership abilities continuously 
at Salem High School in Salem, New Hampshire. Graziella has also 
displayed a marked interest in archaeology by excelling in an 
archaeologic methods collegiate level course at Plymouth State College, 
and she was named the ``New Hampshire Archaeology Rookie of the Year'' 
in 1997.
  In addition, Graziella finds time to participate in the Model UN and 
play soccer for the varsity team. In various facets of her school life 
and greater community, Graziella has successfully illustrated her 
importance as a model student and citizen.
  I wish to congratulate Graziella 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 Graziella G. Matty in 
The United States Senate.

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