[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12663]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MISS KACEY REYNOLDS

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I have the privilege and honor of 
rising today to recognize Miss Kacey Reynolds of Calvert City, KY. 
Kacey was selected as first place district winner of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars of the United States and the Ladies Auxiliary's Voice of 
Democracy National Essay Competition Program.
  Kacey's essay submission detailing her commitment and responsibility 
to America caught the eye of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Along with a 
college scholarship, the national scholarship recipients were rewarded 
with a trip to Washington, DC.
  Currently participating in Paducah Christian Homeschool, Kacey was 
recognized earlier this year as a Focus on the Family 2003 Brio Girl of 
the Year finalist and is a member of the National Honor Society. 
Outside of academics, she is an active teen who enjoys acting, 
rappelling, scrapbooking, and horseback riding. She hopes to study 
music and business management when she attends college.
  I am pleased that Kacey takes such pride in her community and Nation. 
She recognizes the sacrifices made by others in order to secure her 
freedom. Respect and appreciation, as shown by Kacey, can sometimes get 
pushed to the side during the daily routines of life. I am pleased this 
young lady has taken time to reflect on the meaning of freedom and the 
price of it. Please join me in congratulating Miss Kacey Reynolds and 
wishing her the best of luck.

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