[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10964]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF MERIT STUDENTS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of 39 distinguished high school students from 
Michigan's Eighth District. I was proud to award the Congressional 
Medal of Merit to these students during a ceremony at Michigan's State 
Capitol on May 9, 2008.
  These graduating seniors were nominated by their schools for the 
prestigious Congressional Medal of Merit. To be nominated, each student 
demonstrated exemplary citizenship and academic excellence throughout 
their high school careers.
  These young men and women have demonstrated an outstanding sense of 
service to their peers, education and community. Honoring their 
achievements with the Congressional Medal of Merit is a privilege and I 
congratulate each of them along with their parents, family, teachers 
and community. Together, this group of students represents the best and 
brightest America has to offer: Amber Barber, Tyler Bengel, Kristin 
Boozer, Michael Brendel, Sarah Bush, Chris Case, Kaitlyn Charette, 
Christina Clarke, Bethany Davis, Nathan Feldpausch, Preston Frazier, 
Mariah Frey, Brittney Fuller, Kristy Gould, Effrem Grettenberger, 
Carolyn Hamilton, Robert Hindy, Jessica Holberg, Priya Karve, Jason 
Klepal, Kristin Kotarba, Audrey Kramer, Kiley Kyser, Kavina Marshall, 
Alexandra McGregor, Victoria Miller, Christine Norton, Guillermo 
Peralta, Ariana Pierce, Jacob Price, McKenzie Rowley, Thomas Sanday, 
Eric Stants, Marco Tori, Jacquelyn Verley, Christie Wilkins, Brennan 
Woell, Lo-Hua Yuan, Mitchell Zajac.
  Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in honoring 
these exceptional students. May they know that this Nation is greatly 
appreciative of their service and dedication, and wishes them the best 
in all their future endeavors.

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