[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12010]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




A RESOLUTION HONORING RYAN SHANNON, LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER OF 
                            GRAND LEDGE, MI

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, let it be known that it is with 
great respect for the outstanding record of excellence he has compiled 
in academics, leadership, and community service, that I am proud to 
salute Ryan Shannon, winner of the 2003 LeGrand Smith 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 Scholarship, Ryan is being honored 
for demonstrating that same generosity of spirit, intelligence, 
responsible citizenship, and capacity for human service that 
distinguished the late LeGrand Smith of Somerset, MI.
  Ryan is an exceptional student at Grand Ledge High School, and 
possesses an outstanding record of achievement in high school. Ryan has 
received numerous awards for his excellence in writing, math, and 
music, as well as his volunteer activities with the Grand Ledge High 
School National Honor Society. Ryan is a winner of the Candy Hyland 
Award for Mathematics and numerous awards for his participation in 
band.
  Therefore, I am proud to join with his many admirers in extending my 
highest praise and congratulations to Ryan Shannon for his selection as 
winner of a LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This honor is a testament to the 
parents, teachers, and others whose personal interest, strong support 
and active participation contributed to his success. To this remarkable 
young man, I extend my most heartfelt good wishes for all his future 
endeavors.

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