[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9078]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER RENEE 
              ELIZABETH BURDICK, OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2004

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect for the 
outstanding record of excellence she has compiled in academics, 
leadership and community service, that I am proud to salute Renee 
Elizabeth Burdick, winner of the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This 
award is given to young adults who have demonstrated their true 
commitment to playing an important role in our Nation's future.
  As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholarship, Renee is being honored 
for demonstrating the same generosity of spirit, intelligence, 
responsible citizenship, and capacity for human service that 
distinguished the late LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan.
  Renee is an exceptional student at Harper Creek High School. Aside 
from her perfect 4.0 grade point average, she possesses an outstanding 
record of achievement in high school. She is a member of the National 
Honor Society and Youth Engaged in Service. Renee also excels in 
several mediums of art, including pottery.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to join her many 
admirers in extending our highest praise and congratulations to Renee 
Elizabeth Burdick for her selection as winner of the 2004 LeGrand Smith 
Scholarship. This honor not only recognizes her efforts, but represents 
a testament to the parents, teachers, and other individuals whose 
personal interest, strong support, and active participation contributed 
to her success. To this remarkable young woman, we extend our most 
heartfelt good wishes for all her future endeavors.

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