[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E333-E334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AMANDA DAVIS

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 1998

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to laud the accomplishments of 
Amanda Davis, a senior at Eastern Illinois University (EIU). Amanda is 
from Mt. Vernon, Illinois, a town I represented during my first two 
terms in Congress, and she served as an intern in my Washington, D.C. 
office last summer. She possesses maturity beyond her years and a 
character made up of the finest qualities: intelligence, integrity, and 
a desire to help those around her. I believe her example is one to be 
emulated by not only her peers, but by the entire nation.
  The first thing you notice about Amanda is her seriousness. She is 
not a frivolous person, and immerses herself in the projects she 
undertakes. In my office, this trait manifested itself in everything 
from her thorough Capitol tours to her tireless research into numerous 
legislative issues. An accomplished scholar, the list of her academic 
achievements, awards, and activities is truly staggering. I will list 
just a few: recipient of the Herbert F. Hueller and Jennifer Woods 
Scholarships, Honors student and regular member of the Dean's List, 
high school valedictorian, co-editor of and contributor to The Vehicle, 
EIU's literary magazine, and membership in numerous honor societies. 
She is perhaps most passionate about women's issues, especially as 
related to the correctional system and literacy. Her work on these 
subjects has resulted in numerous papers that she has presented at 
professional conferences across the nation. Somehow, Amanda finds time 
to volunteer as a tutor for illiterate adults and a crisis hot-line 
worker at a battered women's shelter. Her unrelenting pursuit of 
knowledge and her penchant for helping others is a powerful 
combination, and it will lead her to accomplish great things in the 
future.

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  Mr. Speaker, it is people like Amanda Davis that never allow me worry 
about the future of the United States. Every summer our congressional 
offices are filled with thousands of our brightest young minds, and 
they will be prepared to pick up the mantle of public service when 
their time comes. Amanda has already answered this call. As I stated 
earlier, I hope her example serves as a catalyst for others, and I 
thank her for all of her efforts on behalf of the people of Illinois.

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