[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18958]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     TRIBUTE TO LEONARD WADE FAULK

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2001

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Leonard (Wade) Faulk 
of Julesburg, Colorado. Wade was one of only 51 high school students 
nationwide selected for a $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation 
Scholarship. For this, Mr. Speaker, the United States Congress commends 
him.
  Wade is a recent graduate of Julesburg High School in Julesburg, 
Colorado. He and 117,000 other high school seniors representing over 
16,500 high schools competed at the annual Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend 
in Atlanta Georgia. As a result of the competition, Wade was chosen to 
be a 2001 Coca-Cola National Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholarship is one 
of America's most prestigious scholarship awards.
  In a recent edition of the Julesburg Advocate, Sandy Williams, 
Chairman of the Board of Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation said, ``Wade 
Faulk has demonstrated a commitment to educational achievement, 
leadership and service to his school and community. The Coca-Cola 
Scholars Foundation is proud to name him as a 2001 Coca-Cola National 
Scholar.'' Wade's strong work ethic and leadership remind us about the 
strength of America's youth. It is reassuring to know we have people 
like Wade to lead us into the future.
  As a constituent of Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, Leonard 
Wade Faulk is truly a positive role model for the youth of America. He 
not only makes his community proud, but also his state and country. I 
ask the House to join me in extending our warmest congratulations to 
Mr. Leonard Wade Faulk.

              [From the Julesburg Advocate, Aug. 23, 2001]

           Faulk Selected as 2001 National Coca-Cola Scholar


Nation's most prestigious scholarship program awards Julesburg student 
                          $20,000 for college

       Leonard [Wade] Faulk, a 2001 graduate of Julesburg High 
     School is recognized as one of the country's most outstanding 
     high school seniors as Coca-Cola awards him with a $20,000 
     National Coca-Cola Scholars college scholarship.
       The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-
     Cola Bottlers across the United States and The Coca-Cola 
     Company, is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, merit 
     scholarship programs of its kind in the United States. The 
     program recognizes a diverse group of exemplary high school 
     seniors who have demonstrated academic and civic excellence 
     in their schools and communities.
       ``Wade Faulk has demonstrated a commitment to educational 
     achievement, leadership and service to his school and 
     community. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is proud to name 
     him as a 2001 Coca-Cola National Scholar;'' said Sandy 
     Williams, Chairman of the Board of the Coca-Cola Scholars 
     Foundation and President of Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works 
     in Corinth, Miss.
       Faulk is one of 51 National Scholars to receive a $20,000 
     college scholarship and one of 252 students across the 
     country benefiting from the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
       Faulk competed for 51 National scholarships of $20,000 or 
     200 Regional scholarships of $4,000 when he joined 201 of 
     America's most impressive high school students in Atlanta for 
     Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend, April 27-29, with the theme, 
     ``Transitions.'' The 2001 Class of Coca-Cola Scholars 
     interviewed with several education, business, government and 
     arts leaders from across the country. Scholars were evaluated 
     on their academic achievements, school and community 
     leadership and the desire to succeed. Scholars were chosen 
     from an initial applicant pool of more than 117,000 high 
     school seniors representing more than 16,500 high schools 
     nationwide.
       While in Atlanta, the students were also recognized at a 
     banquet held in their honor. In addition, the Scholars 
     received surprise recognition when Coca-Cola, in partnership 
     with the Corporation for National Service, presented each of 
     them with the President's Student Service Award--an 
     additional $500 scholarship, certificate and gold pin. The 
     President's Student Service Award honors high school juniors 
     and seniors who have contributed at least 100 hours of 
     service during the last year. The President's Student Service 
     Challenge is designed to reward and encourage activities that 
     have a significant impact in meeting the needs of local 
     communities.
       During Scholars Weekend the students also visited the World 
     of Coca-Cola, the Atlanta History Center, CNN and the Martin 
     Luther King Jr. Center. The Scholars also participated in a 
     community service project, working to beautify a local 
     elementary school and tutoring students.
       The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the most-recognized and 
     respected corporate sponsorship in America. The program was 
     created in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Coca-
     Cola establishing a lasting legacy for the education of 
     tomorrow's leaders through college scholarships. There are 
     more than 2000 Coca-Cola Scholars who have benefited from 
     nearly $17.7 million in scholarship awards. The Foundation is 
     supported by the financial commitment of local Coca-Cola 
     Bottlers including Denver Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the 
     Coca-Cola Company.

     

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