[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9080]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO MS. BRITTANY POTTS OF PORTAGE, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2004

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ms. Brittany 
Potts of Portage, Michigan, who won the 2004 National VFW Voice of 
Democracy broadcast scriptwriting contest. This great educational 
achievement also serves as a wonderful patriotic statement of 
Brittany's dedication and responsibility to our country. I am very 
proud to honor Brittany and her commitment to our nation's future.
  Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its 
Ladies Auxiliary conduct a Voice of Democracy audio/essay competition 
designed to give high school students the opportunity to voice their 
opinion on their responsibility to our country. Brittany, a sophomore 
at Portage Central High School, was one of 59 students, out of more 
than 80,000 participants, who received a national scholarship.
  Brittany's insightful response of her commitment to the betterment of 
our great country serves as a reminder to all, of the immense power and 
responsibility we all have. I look forward to hearing of the great many 
achievements that Brittany has before her. It pleases me to honor the 
magnificent dedication of Brittany and to submit her script into the 
Record.

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