[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1894]
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                       TRIBUTE TO SUSAN DAVIDSON

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 1998

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride I 
rise today to honor a young woman from Butler, Pennsylvania, who has 
shown remarkable integrity and determination. She is Miss Susan 
Davidson, America's 1998 Junior Miss.
  The 1998 Butler High School graduate is the first Miss Pennsylvania 
Junior Miss from Butler, Pennsylvania to win the national title. Susan 
Davidson is a straight A student as well as an accomplished pianist who 
practices four hours a day. In fact, she demonstrated her tremendous 
musical talents by placing in the top four in the creative and 
performing arts category with her moving performance of ``Toccata'' by 
Khachaturian. She also won a scholastic achievement award and took 
first place in the presence and composure category. Susan's dedication 
to her goals has become her trademark. She works hard to achieve her 
dreams.
  At Butler High School, Susan was a member of National Honor Society. 
She also played the French Horn in Butler High School's marching band 
and participated in the 1996 Governors School for the Arts, the 1997 
All-State Chorus, as well as Regional Band and Regional Orchestra. Last 
year, she was the Butler County 1997 Fair Queen.
  Miss Davidson best described her achievements when she said, ``(Being 
a Junior Miss) doesn't make you something that you aren't. The title 
rewards you for who you are, for what you have inside.'' Well Susan, I 
could not agree with you more. Congratulations on your accomplishments. 
You are an inspiration to us all.

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