[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 71 (Thursday, June 9, 1994)]
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                   TRIBUTE TO PAGES OF 103D CONGRESS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 1994

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
express my personal gratitude to all of the pages who have served so 
diligently in the House of Representatives during the 103d Congress.
  We all recognize the important role that congressional pages play in 
helping the House of Representatives operate. This group of young 
people, who come from all across our Nation, represent what is good 
about our country. To become a page, these young people have proven 
themselves to be academically qualified. They have ventured away from 
the security of their homes and families to spend time in an unfamiliar 
city. Through this experience, they have witnessed a new culture, made 
new friends, and learned the details of how our Government operates.
  As we all know, the job of a congressional page is not an easy one. 
Along with being away from home, the pages must possess the maturity to 
balance competing demands for their time and energy. In addition, they 
must have the dedication to work long hours and the ability to interact 
with people at a personal level. At the same time, they face a 
challenging academic schedule of classes in the House Page School.
  The spring 1994 class of pages witnessed many important and 
historical events and debates, including the Joint Meeting in the Hall 
of the House for the Prime Minister of India. They were present for the 
passing of major legislation such as the crime bill, the education 
bill, and the assault weapons bill. The pages also witnessed the 
ceremony honoring Congressman Bill Natcher that was held in Statuary 
Hall, and were present for the swearing in of two new Members, 
Congressman Lewis from Kentucky and Congressman Lucas from Oklahoma.
  I am sure they will consider their time spent in Washington, DC, to 
be one of the most valuable and exciting experiences of their lives, 
and that with this experience they will all move ahead to lead 
successful and productive lives.
  Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the House Page Board, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in honoring this group of distinguished young Americans. 
They certainly will be missed.

                    Departing Pages: Spring 1993-94

       Brandon W. Barnato
       Brian T. Beard
       Rebecca A. Berman
       Felix M. (Skip) Bivens
       James W. Bowen
       Kristen M. Brandon
       Kelly M. Brooks
       Andre Butler
       Diego J. Cartagena
       Corinne J. Chapman
       Kenneth J. DeChant
       Erin M. DeMicco
       Brian C. Detrick
       Sara B. Dillier
       Rachel E. Dolan
       Daniel A. Drum
       James S. Echeverria
       Rafeef El-Hajj
       Christopher B. Fay
       Massiel E. Felix
       Melanie A. Ferstman
       Courtney F. Fine
       Sean D. Fitzpatrick
       Edward G. Gali III
       Madonna K. Gause
       Carly A. Geeza
       Joshua Geffon
       Christina P. Green
       Jennifer Gurske
       Ronnie D. Hawkins III
       Adam C. Healy
       Dayna M. Hedges
       Christopher J. Hewitt
       Priscilla Horton
       Josiah S. Johnson
       Jamie S. Kantrowitz
       Amanda L. Kims
       Amy E. Larkin
       Mario A. Lopez
       Lisa R. Lugo
       Myra B. Margolin
       Elizabeth A. Martin
       Kimberlee A. McKinlay
       McKenzie R. McNally
       Melody R. McNeil
       Laura A. Moneke
       Cedric O. Montgomery
       George Morales
       Jerome T. Nakagawa
       Christopher G. Padgett
       Polly E. Rickard
       Amy L. Sinclair
       Douglas I. Skrzyniarz
       James E. (Jes) Smith III
       Kyle M. Snowdon
       Blake K. Thorkelson
       Amy B. Vertelka
       Dylan T.B. Wagamon
       Elizabeth L. Watson
       Rebecca U. Weiner
       JaDa Wells
       Charlotte White
       Mark T. Winters

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