[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24569]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 IN SUPPORT OF MEGAN SMITH, 2002 WINTER OLYMPICS TORCH RUNNER FOR THE 
                      SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2001

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Megan Smith, an outstanding young citizen from my home town of New 
Britain, Connecticut. Megan is an excellent student, exceptional 
athlete and is highly esteemed by her peers for her positive attitude, 
considerate nature and high standards. For possessing these 
characteristics, Megan has been given the great honor of being selected 
as a 2002 Winter Olympics Torch Runner for my district.
  Her accomplishments speak for themselves. Megan is ranked in the top 
five percent of her class, and deftly balances this commitment to her 
studies with an equally strong commitment to her athletics. She is a 
top player on her school's volleyball and basketball teams, and has 
already been accepted to Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, 
on a full basketball scholarship beginning next fall.
  Despite her rigorous schedule, Megan devotes many hours to performing 
community service work. She divides her time between Gaffney School's 
special education preschool program; St. Francis Middle School's 
basketball activities; and at tryouts and practices for the Connecticut 
Starters 10 National Team. Because of Megan's leadership, scholarship, 
character and service to her community, she was inducted into New 
Britain High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society and also 
was designated the female recipient of the Wendy's High School Heisman 
Scholar Athlete Award.
  I cannot think of a better person to represent the Sixth 
Congressional District during the Olympic Torch run. Megan is an 
exemplary young woman whose giving heart and extraordinary talents will 
bring her much success. I salute Megan Smith for her invaluable 
contributions to her school and to her community. Congratulations.

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