[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16835]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE HONORING 2003 LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS THOMAS 
  CLEVENGER OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN, AND JEREMY WAGNER-KAISER OF BATTLE 
                            CREEK, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, It is with a sincere pleasure to 
recognize the finalists of the 2003 LeGrand Smith Congressional 
Scholarship Program. This special honor is an appropriate tribute to 
the academic accomplishment, demonstration of leadership and 
responsibility, and commitment to social involvement, 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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