[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 111 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO ERIK C. LEMONS RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM 
                              SCHOLARSHIP

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
academic performance of Erik C. Lemons, a recipient of this year's 
Presidential Freedom Scholarship. Thirteen students in the 26th 
Congressional District are receiving this special recognition.
  This award recognizes outstanding service and citizenship initiatives 
by the students, who were nominated, and provides an opportunity to 
acknowledge their leadership. Administered by Learn and Serve America, 
the scholarship provides $500 in Federal funds, matched with $500 from 
a community organization or business obtained for the student by their 
high school or Boys and Girls Club. Winners must have completed at 
least 100 hours of community service, either through a school-based 
service-learning program or independently through service at a 
nonprofit or faith-based organization.
  Erik is a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Cooke County Teen 
Center. The organization matched Federal funds of $500 in for the 
scholarship.
  Over 38,000 students to date have received this award and I extend my 
sincere congratulations to Erik C. Lemons for being one of them. This 
student's contribution and services should serve as inspiration to 
those who wish to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

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