[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID BYRON CHAPEL AS A U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 13, 2007

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor David Byron Chapel, 
a constituent from Parma, Michigan who has been named a member of the 
43rd Class of Presidential Scholars. The Presidential Scholarship was 
established in 1964 to honor our countries most distinguished 
graduating high school seniors. Only 144 high school seniors are 
offered the title of a Presidential Scholar, and I am proud to honor 
David Byron Chapel as one of Michigan's two Presidential Scholars.
  Mr. Chapel's work has spanned all areas of community service; from 
mission trips with his youth group, local service projects, peer 
tutoring and his church music program. David has touched the lives of 
many with his service.
  Highlights of Mr. Chapel's volunteer work include a center for 
underprivileged children, summer Vacation Bible School, fundraising 
projects for his school's Academic Boosters Club, frequent visits to 
his local nursing home to spend time with the elderly, and service as a 
substitute Church pianist. In addition, David has spent numerous 
weekends helping with Church maintenance, local landscaping and yard 
work, as well as operating his own small-scale lawn care business.
  David's academic achievements are exemplified through the numerous 
scholarships he has already been awarded. He has received such awards 
as the Marsh Family Scholarship and the University of Michigan Regents 
Merit Scholarship for exemplary academic performances throughout his 
high school career. In addition to these prestigious awards, David has 
received numerous other recognitions.
  These are not the first awards Mr. Chapel has received to honor his 
achievements. David has been named a National Merit Finalist, Student 
of the Month, Big 10 Drum Major and Best Supporting Actor in his high 
school drama program. He has also worked diligently to receive his 
Academic Letter and Pin, the Community Service award all four years of 
high school, Honor Roll and All A's Award's each semester.
  I offer the congratulations of the U.S. House of Representatives to 
Mr. David Byron Chapel for his leadership, dedication to community 
service, and being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar.

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