[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 145 (Monday, September 18, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S13745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             SUMMER INTERNS

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to offer recognition 
to my summer interns, who have dedicated their time and effort this 
summer, serving the people of Michigan on my behalf. In an era when 
cynicism about our Government and the political process runs rampant, 
they have maintained an optimistic view of our Government, and have 
made considerable sacrifices so that they could play a more active role 
in the American political system. They were of great help to us this 
summer and I am grateful for their service. In appreciation of their 
hard work and dedication, I submit a list of their names, and ask that 
it be printed in the Record.
  The list follows:

       Lisa Maria Carroll, Nathan E. Clukey, Christopher DeMuth, 
     Hope Durant, Michael J. Earle, Robert Glazier, John 
     Iakovides, Thomas Marshall, Danny Mayer, Denise Mills, 
     Michael Mikelic, Ryan O'Donovan, Stephen V. Potenza, Barry 
     Regan, John Sanke, Sergio Santiviago, Nedda Shayota, Joseph 
     A. Snearline, Matthew J. Suhr, Courtenay Youngblood, Paul Yu.

  Mr. President, these fine young men and women performed valuable 
service assisting with legislative research, front office support, and 
playing for my expansion softball team. Like all expansion teams, this 
year was a rebuilding year. Our team's record may not have been the 
greatest, Mr. President, but without the interns, I would have had no 
softball team.
  On a more serious note Mr. President, it is my belief that a 
congressional internship is the best and most effective way to learn 
firsthand about the governmental process. Our interns are given the 
chance to observe and participate in all kinds of activities essential 
to the workings of the Senate. From committee markups to floor speeches 
and votes, to the daily workings of the office, they have been given a 
diverse and extensive lesson in the governmental process. It is a 
lesson that, regardless of their future ambitions, will remain with 
them throughout the course of their lives.

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