[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19729]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO MEGAN ELIZABETH DAY, RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL 
                          FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
academic performance of Megan Elizabeth Day, a recipient of this year's 
Presidential Freedom Scholarship. Thirteen students in the 26th 
Congressional District are receiving this special recognition.
  This award recognizes outstanding service and citizenship initiatives 
by the students who were nominated, and provides an opportunity to 
acknowledge their leadership. Administered by Learn and Serve America, 
the scholarship provides $500 in Federal funds, matched with $500 from 
a community organization or business obtained for the student by their 
high school or Boys and Girls Club. Winners must have completed at 
least 100 hours of community service, either through a school-based 
service-learning program or independently through service at a 
nonprofit or faith-based organization.
  Megan is a recent graduate of Bethesda Christian School. The Whitney 
Masonic Lodge #355 is matching her $500 in Federal funds.
  Over 38,000 students to date have received this award and I extend my 
sincere congratulations to Megan Elizabeth Day for being one of them. 
This student's contribution and services should serve as inspiration to 
those who wish to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

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