[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13429]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO MATT BOWLES

  Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Matt Bowles for being selected as the State Winner of the 4-H Award for 
Excellence. Matt will enroll in the University of Kentucky on 
scholarship in the fall and is the son of Larry and Diana Bowles of 
Mount Hermon, KY.
  Matt's compassion for immigrants who struggle with language barriers 
led him to develop a community service project that helped his 
community break down cultural barriers and welcome diversity. With this 
program Matt solicited the aid of advanced Spanish students at his high 
school to help the local English as a Second Language tutoring program 
for Hispanics.
  This award is based upon the leadership, communication, and 
organizational work Kentucky 4-H members have done through a 4-H Honors 
program sponsored by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension 
Service. Matt was selected by judges to be the recipient of this top 
prize because of the excellence he demonstrated through leadership in a 
community service project.
  The efforts of Matt Bowles should be emulated. Matt has set an 
example that should be recognized by high school students throughout 
Kentucky and across America. I am convinced that he will use his strong 
abilities to make a difference in our country. I thank the Senate for 
allowing me to recognize Matt and voice his praises for his Head, 
Heart, Hands, and Health.

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