[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13254]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   TRIBUTE TO AMANDA PARKER OF QUINCY, MI--LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP 
                                 WINNER

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2001

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect for the 
outstanding record of excellence she has compiled in academics, 
leadership and community service, that I rise to salute Amanda Parker, 
winner of the 2001 LeGrand Smith Congressional Scholarship. This award 
is made to young adults who have demonstrated that they are truly 
committed to playing important roles in our Nation's future.
  As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Congressional scholarship, Amanda is 
honored for demonstrating that same generosity of spirit, intelligence, 
responsible citizenship, and capacity for human service that 
distinguished the late LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan.
  Amanda Parker is an exceptional student at Quincy High School and 
possesses an impressive high school record. Amanda has received 
numerous awards for her academic achievement and her success as a young 
athlete. She is active in student government, as well as volunteering 
her time to various community service projects, such as helping to 
collect donations for a food drive to provide area families with a 
traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner.
  Therefore, I am proud to join with her many admirers in extending my 
highest praise and congratulations to Amanda Parker. This honor is also 
a testament to the parents, teachers, and others whose personal 
interest, strong support and active participation contributed to her 
success. To this remarkable young woman, I extend my most heartfelt 
good wishes for all her future endeavors.

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