[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9081]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER MATTHEW 
                  CHARLES WIXSON, OF ALBION, 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 he has compiled in academics, 
leadership and community service, that I salute Matthew Charles Wixson, 
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, Matthew 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.
  Matthew is an exceptional student at Concord High School. Aside from 
being at the top of his class academically, Matthew possesses an 
outstanding record of achievement in high school. He has run Varsity 
Track for four years and Varsity Cross Country for two years. Notable 
among his many school activities is his participation in Quiz Bowl, 
National Honor Society, and S.A.D.D. Matthew is also Treasurer for his 
graduating class.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to join his many 
admirers in extending our highest praise and congratulations to Matthew 
Charles Wixson for his selection as winner of the 2004 LeGrand Smith 
Scholarship. This honor not only recognizes his efforts, but represents 
a testament to the parents, teachers, and other individuals whose 
personal interest, strong support, and active participation contributed 
to his success. To this remarkable young man, we extend our most 
heartfelt good wishes for all his future endeavors.

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