[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12573]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



HONORING JOSHUA GILLETTE, LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER OF MICHIGAN 
                               CENTER, MI

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 1999

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, let it be known, that it is with 
great respect for the outstanding record of excellence he has compiled 
in academics, leadership and community service, that I am proud to 
salute Joshua Gillette, winner of the 1999 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. 
This award is made to young adults who have demonstrated that they are 
truly committed to playing important roles in our Nation's future.
  As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship, Joshua is being honored 
for demonstrating that same generosity of spirit, intelligence, 
responsible citizenship, and capacity for human service that 
distinguished the late LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan.
  Joshua Gillette is an exceptional student at Michigan Center High 
School and possesses an impressive high school record. Joshua's 
involvement in football, basketball and track began his freshman year 
and continued through his senior year. He excelled both academically 
and athletically as President of the Student Council and Captain of the 
Football and Track Teams. Outside of school, Joshua participated in 
several volunteer activities to improve the community.
  Therefore, I am proud to join with his many admirers in extending my 
highest praise and congratulations to Joshua Gillette for his selection 
as a winner of a LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This honor is also a 
testament to the parents, teachers, and others whose personal interest, 
strong support and active participation contributed to his success. To 
this remarkable young man, I extend my most heartfelt good wishes for 
all his future endeavors.

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