[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15785]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE HONORING 2003 LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, It is a sincere pleasure to 
recognize the finalists of the 2003 LeGrand Smith Congressional 
Scholarship Program: Ashley Herlein of Spring Arbor, Michigan; Kristen 
Przybylski of Clinton, Michigan; Brian Jones of Battle Creek, Michigan; 
and Evelyn Levine of Albion, Michigan. 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.
  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 stand out among their peers due to their many 
achievements and the disciplined manner in which they meet challengers. 
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.
  As a Member of Congress of the United States of America, I am proud 
to join their many admirers in extending our highest praise and 
congratulations to the finalist of the 2003 LeGrand Smith Congressional 
Scholarship program.

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