[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 108 (Monday, July 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING KAITLIN KELLY SHARKEY OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 21, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect for the 
outstanding record of excellence she has compiled in academics, 
athletics and leadership, that I am proud to salute Kaitlin Kelly 
Sharkey, a 2003 graduate summa cum laude of Northwest High School in 
Jackson, Michigan. Kaitlin is an exceptional individual and possesses 
an outstanding record of achievement in her academic career. 
Valedictorian of her class with a 4.0 grade point average, Kaitlin was 
also vice president of the senior class, secretary of the National 
Honor Society, and captain of the school's winning Social Studies team 
in the Jackson County Academic Games.
  Throughout her high school career, Kaitlin has also excelled in 
athletics--earning 10 Varsity letters and the prestigious 12 Season 
Award for participating in 3 sports all 4 years in high school. As 
captain of her tennis and volleyball teams she received all-area and 
MVP honors. She also played three seasons at second base for the 
Mounties varsity softball team, earning honorable mention all 
conference her senior year. She received the Marine Corps Scholar 
Athlete Award and was selected 2003 Female Athlete of the year.
  She devoted her energies to community service as well--as a member of 
a student advisory council for drug education and a first grade 
religious instruction teacher. She was awarded the Meijier Dignity and 
Respect Award.
  Therefore, on behalf of the Congress of the United States, I am proud 
to join with her many admirers in extending our highest praise to 
Kaitlin Kelly Sharkey. To this remarkable young woman, we extend 
heartfelt good wishes as she pursues her educational goals and for all 
her future endeavors.

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