[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1096]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SHAAN GANDHI, OF BATTLE CREEK, MI, LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP 
                                 WINNER

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect for the 
outstanding record of excellence he has compiled in academics, 
leadership and community service, that I am proud to salute Shaan 
Gandhi, winner of the 2003 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This award is 
made to young adults who have demonstrated that they are truly 
committed to playing important roles in our Nation's future.
  As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship, Shaan is being honored 
for demonstrating that same generosity of spirit, intelligence, 
responsible citizenship, and capacity for human service that 
distinguished the late LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan.
  Shaan is an exceptional student at Harper Creek High School, and 
possesses an outstanding record of achievement in high school. Shaan 
has received numerous awards for his excellence in science and math, as 
well as his volunteer activities with the Calhoun County Chapter of the 
American Red Cross and the Substance Abuse Council of Battle Creek. A 
Siemens-Westinghouse Scholar, Shaan has also participated in the NASA 
SHARP PLUS program, is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, and has 
been accepted to Harvard University.
  Therefore, I am proud to join with his many admirers in extending my 
highest praise and congratulations to Shaan Gandhi for his selection as 
winner of a LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This honor is a testament to the 
parents, teachers, and others whose personal interest, strong support 
and active participation contributed to his success. To this remarkable 
young man, I extend my most heartfelt good wishes for all his future 
endeavors.

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