[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12573-12574]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   HONORING KRISTA CARPENTER, LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST OF 
                               HUDSON, MI

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 1999

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I call this resolution to your 
attention.

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  Whereas, it is with great respect for the outstanding record of 
excellence she has compiled in academics, leadership and community 
service, that I am proud to salute Krista Carpenter, a recipient of the 
1999 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This Scholarship is awarded to young 
adults who have demonstrated that they are truly committed to playing 
important roles in our Nation's future.
  Whereas, in being named as a winner of a LeGrand Smith Scholarship, 
Krista Carpenter is being honored for demonstrating that same 
generosity of spirit, depth of intelligence, responsible citizenship, 
and capacity for human service that distinguished the late LeGrand 
Smith of Somerset, Michigan.
  Whereas, Krista Carpenter is an exceptional student at Hudson High 
School and possesses an impressive high school record. Krista has 
excelled both athletically and academically, being involved in three 
varsity sports teams, while being a member of the National Honor 
Society. Outside of school activities, she has been active in her 
church, as well as receiving special honors for her involvement in 4-H.
  Be it resolved, That as a member of Congress of the United States of 
America, I am proud to join with your many admirers in extending our 
highest praise and congratulations as a winner of the LeGrand Smith 
Scholarship. To this remarkable young woman, I extend my most heartfelt 
good wishes for all her future endeavors.