[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 18879-18880]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING MEGHAN MAYDAY OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 21, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect for the 
outstanding record of excellence she has compiled in academics, 
athletics and leadership, that I am proud to salute Meghan Mayday, a 
2003 graduate of Hanover-Horton High School in Jackson, Michigan.
  Meghan is an exceptional individual and possesses an outstanding 
record of achievement in her academic career. A member of the Hanover-
Horton National Honor Society, Meghan enjoyed an active and fruitful 
high school experience--participating in school plays; concert, 
marching and pep bands; basketball and golf. But it was in track, 
specifically running cross country, that Meghan has demonstrated her 
exceptional will to succeed. Quite simply, she decided she was going to 
be a successful cross country runner and she did it. To quote her 
coach, Dean Blackedge, ``Mighan willed herself to be great.'' Having 
started to season without having run a single varsity race, Megan 
finished it as an All-American. She is the first runner at Havover-
Horton High School to win a regional meet, and the first athletic at 
the school to earn All-American status. A leader who inspires others to 
go give their best, she captained both the cross country and track 
teams. She's been honored by the U.S. Marines as a Distinguished 
Athlete, and named Female Athlete of the Year.
  Therefore, on behalf of the Congress of the United States, I am proud 
to join with her many admirers in extending praise to Meghan Mayday. To 
the remarkable young woman, we extend heartfelt good wishes as she 
pursues her educational goals and for all her future endeavors.

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