[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 055 (Monday, April 7, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S4896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ROSSI KATHERINE CLARK

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Rossi Katherine Clark. The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, 
KAGE, and the National Association for Gifted Children, NAGC, named 
Rossi the 2002-2003 NAGC Nicholas Green Distinguished Student in 
Kentucky.
  A fourth grader from Floyd County, Rossi was chosen among many 
nominees considered by the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education. 
Rossi's love for the traditional music of East Kentucky, while actively 
pursuing new music, earned her the appreciation of some of Kentucky's 
better known fiddlers. Rossi has shared her love of the fiddle with 
fellow classmates and members of her community.
  The NAGC Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Awards are named after 
a young gifted student named Nicholas Green who was killed at a young 
age. His parents, Reg and Maggie, donated his college savings to the 
National Association for Gifted Children.
  Nominated by Linda Bartrum, Curriculum Resource Teacher, Floyd County 
Schools, Rossi has shown a commitment to excellence deserving of such a 
distinguished honor. Rossi's example demonstrates what you can achieve 
if you work hard and pursue your goals. I am convinced that Rossi will 
succeed as an outstanding musician and I am proud of her 
accomplishments.

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