[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12622]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        TRIBUTE TO KATE M. RIGGS

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Kate M. Riggs, of Hooksett, New Hampshire, for being selected as 
a 1999 Presidential Scholar by U.S. Secretary of Education.
  Of the over 2.5 million graduating seniors nationwide, Kate is one of 
only 141 seniors to receive this distinction for academics. This 
impressive young woman is well-deserving of the title of Presidential 
Scholar. I wish to commend Kate for her outstanding achievement.
  As a student at Manchester High School West in New Hampshire, Kate 
has served as a role model for her peers through her commitment to 
excellence. She will graduate as a co-valedictorian with a 3.9 grade 
point average. Kate's positive attitude has endeared her to both 
teachers and students.
  Kate's determination promises to guide her in the future. She will 
attend Harvard University in the fall and will be faced with many new 
challenges. Kate is sure to tackle them with the vigor that has brought 
her success in the past.
  It is certain that Kate will continue to excel in her future 
endeavors. I wish to offer my most sincere congratulations and best 
wishes to Kate. Her achievements are truly remarkable. It is an honor 
to represent her in the United States Senate.

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