[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17350]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN C. BALMERT

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                          HON. MELISSA A. HART

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2005

  Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Stephen C. Balmert of Cranberry Township, PA on receiving 
a Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship, sponsored by Discover Card 
in cooperation with the American Association of School Administrations. 
Mr. Balmert has been honored for his exceptional community service and 
solid academic performance.
  Stephen was one nine students statewide that was awarded a 
scholarship in the amount of $2,500. Each year Discover Card offers 
over $1 million dollars in scholarships to 459 high school students who 
have displayed strong dedication to academics as well as service to 
their respective communities. This scholarship is the largest of its 
kind in the entire country. The Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship 
Program has been dedicated to enhancing American students' educational 
experience and opportunities by providing funds for students to help 
them pay for any form of higher education.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to 
join me in honoring Mr. Stephen C. Balmert. It is an honor to represent 
the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure to 
salute the achievements of citizens like Stephen whom make our District 
great.

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