[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 154 (Friday, October 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2124]
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                     CONGRATULATING KIRSTIE E. WADE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Miss Kirstie 
E. Wade of Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, for being chosen as a 
semifinalist in the 44th Annual National Achievement Scholarship 
Program. It is an honor to have such a qualified student in the 26th 
District of Texas.
  The National Achievement Scholarship Program began in 1964 as a way 
to provide scholarships to promising black students. Since 1964, almost 
28,000 students have been provided with scholarships totaling more than 
$88 million.
  Miss Wade was one of 114 semifinalists from the State of Texas. She 
was chosen based on her Preliminary SAT scores. Finalists will be 
chosen based on abilities, achievements, and potential for success. The 
scholarship winners will be announced in April of 2008.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Miss Kirstie E. Wade and her 
family for her academic achievements at Argyle High School. Her 
dedication and commitment to her education will lead her to great 
things. I wish her the best of luck with the remainder of the National 
Achievement Scholarship Program.

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