[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 90 (Friday, June 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1253]
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A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 LeGRAND SMITH OUTSTANDING TEACH AWARD WINNER 
                  SCOTT GERMAN OF COLDWATER, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2004

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, education is the key to our 
Nation's future prosperity and security. The formidable responsibility 
of molding and inspiring young minds to the avenues of hope, 
opportunity and achievement partially rests in the hands of our 
teachers. Today, I would like to recognize a teacher from Coldwater, 
Michigan who significantly influenced and motivated exceptional 
students in academics and leadership who were winners of the LeGrand 
Smith Scholarship.
  Scott German teaches Biology at Bronson High School in Bronson, 
Michigan. He is credited with instilling in students an enthusiasm for 
not only these subjects, but also for life. As one of his students, 
Bobby Jo Ludwick said, ``Mr. German has taught me the importance of 
good leadership and community service. The self-confidence that I've 
gained from his support will play a role in my life everyday. He has 
taught me that I can make a difference. I thank him for making a 
difference for me.'' The respect and gratitude of his students speaks 
well of Scott's ability to challenge young minds and encourage them to 
always put forth their best effort.
  Scott German's extraordinary work as a teacher has challenged and 
inspired countless students to move beyond the teenage tendency of 
superficial study and encourage them to foster deeper thought and 
connections to the real world. Arguably, no profession is more 
important because of its daily influence upon the future leaders of our 
community and our country, and Scott's impact on his students is 
certainly worthy of recognition.
  On behalf of the Congress of the United States of America, I am proud 
to extend our highest praise to Scott German. We thank him for his 
continuing dedication to teaching and his willingness and ability to 
challenge and inspire students to strive for success.

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