[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 13 (Monday, January 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E159]
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                      HONORING CONGRESSIONAL PAGES

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 23, 1995
  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 and 104th 
Congresses.
  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 Fall 1994 class of pages witnessed many important and historical 
events and debates, including the approval of the General Agreement on 
Trade and tariffs, President Clinton's address to Congress and the 
Nation on his health care reform proposal. The pages also were present 
for the historic speech by President Nelson Mandela of South Africa to 
the joint session of Congress, and had the opportunity to meet and 
speak with President Mandela. The pages also witnessed the orderly 
transfer of power in the House from the Democrats to the Republicans--a 
tribute to the strength of American democracy.
  I am sure the departing pages 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: Fall 1994-1995

       Amy E. Accavitti, Seth A.G. Andrew, Matthew D. Atkinson, 
     Bart M. Bartlett, Robecca H, Berkun, Jacqueline A. Bethea, 
     Joanna L. Bowen, Jessica Brater, Allison Burdick, Erin C. 
     Carney, Michael A. Carter, Krista Clarkson, Keyundah Coleman, 
     Janey C. Crawford, Amy J. Crocker, Robert Cuthbert, 
     Anastasios C. Drankus, Kathleen K, Duffy, Michael D. Ellison, 
     Cathryn Caroline Fayard, Michael P. Fierro, Kristin M. 
     Francis, Janine D. Geraigery, Jennifer C. Gerard, Melissa, A. 
     Hayes, Joseph R. Hill, Derek J. Johns, La Toya Johnson, Julia 
     C. Kelly, Lisa N. Konitzer, Marcos A. Lopez, Ross C. 
     Maradian, Sabrina M. Meier, Ryan D. Offutt, Neil A. Reyes, 
     Hannah R. Riordan, Claudia V. Rocha, Michael J. Ryan, Estevan 
     O. Sanchez, Tarik D. Scarlata, James D. Stone, Rosalind V. 
     Thompson, Corey S. Tucker, Lakisha M. Vaughn, Emily J. 
     Waldon, Brian R. Wellman, Hubert E. Wells, Vincent G. 
     Wilhelm, John C. Williams, Aaron B. Willimson.
     

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