[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13065]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



          TRIBUTE TO 2001 LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2001

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is a sincere pleasure to 
recognize the finalists of the 2001 LeGrand Smith Scholarship Program. 
This special honor is an appropriate tribute to the academic 
accomplishment, demonstration of leadership and responsibility, and 
commitment to social involvement displayed by these remarkable young 
adults. We all have reason to celebrate their success, for it is in 
their promising and capable hands that our future rests:
  Brian Anderson of Lansing, Michigan; Nicole Beil of Tecumseh, 
Michigan; Leah Brady, of Battle Creek, Michigan; Jeremy Connin of 
Jackson, Michigan; Lindsay Elliott of Pittsford, Michigan; Calby 
Garrison, of Onsted, Michigan; Aaron Heinen of Battle Creek, Michigan; 
Sarah Holliday of Hillsdale, Michigan; Stephanie Lallemand of Battle 
Creek, Michigan; Tabbetha McLain of Quincy, Michigan; Molly Miller of 
Marshall, Michigan; Jessica Muterspaugh of Spring Arbor, Michigan; 
Teresa Reinker of Horton, Michigan; Adam Shissler of Jackson, Michigan; 
Anna Vanderstelt of Charlotte, Michigan; and Randi Wigent of Reading, 
Michigan.
  The finalists of the LeGrand Smith Congressional Scholarship Program 
are being honored for showing that same generosity of spirit, depth of 
intelligence, and capacity for human service that distinguished the 
late LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan. They are young men and women 
of character, ambition, and initiative, who have already learned well 
the value of hard work, discipline, and commitment.
  These exceptional students have consistently displayed their 
dedication, intelligence, and concern throughout their high school 
experience. They are people who stand out among their peers due to 
their many achievements and the disciplined manner in which they meet 
challenges. While they have already accomplished a great deal, these 
young people possess unlimited potential, for they have learned the 
keys to success in any endeavor. I am proud to join with their many 
admirers in extending our highest praise and congratulations to the 
finalists of the 2001 LeGrand Smith Congressional Scholarship Program.

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