[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E668-E669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      COMMENDING CAROLINE HAMILTON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Caroline 
Hamilton of Lewisville High School for her recognition as a 2007 
Presidential Scholar.
  The Presidential Scholar Commission honors up to 121 graduating 
seniors each year for

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outstanding academic achievement. This prestigious award is one of our 
nation's highest for high school students. Caroline is being honored as 
a Presidential Scholar for exceptional performance on the SAT. She 
earned a perfect score of 2400.
  At Lewisville High School, Caroline is 2nd in her class and a leader 
in the band, as well as a member of National Honors Society and various 
other organizations. Outside of school, she is a member of our 
Congressional Youth Advisory Council and has received many well 
deserved accolades in Lewisville and Denton County.
  Caroline is a notable example of how the education system in Texas is 
committed to fostering growth in students and giving them the skills 
they need to achieve. Congratulations to Caroline, her family, and 
Lewisville High School for this outstanding achievement.

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