[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1369]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JILL HAZELBAKER

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to convey my deepest 
appreciation to a member of my Washington, D.C. staff for her tireless 
efforts on behalf of the good people of Oregon's 2nd Congressional 
District. Jill Hazelbaker will soon conclude her internship and return 
to the University of Oregon to finish her dual degree in Political 
Science and History.
  Jill came to my office fresh from a semester abroad in London. She 
had only a few days to relax at home in Salem, Oregon, before picking 
up and moving to Washington, D.C. for her summer internship. Many 
students would balk at such a quick turnaround, but not Jill. Her 
travels have taken her from Africa to Europe, and she has participated 
not only in a semester abroad in London, but a summer studying in 
Beijing, China. She has no qualms about traveling to distant lands and 
learning about other people and cultures, an attribute that has served 
her well in the unique political environment of Capitol Hill and helped 
ease her transition into this international city.
  Though Jill has made a habit of traveling the globe, she is an 
Oregonian through and through. She cares deeply about the people of 
Oregon and the issues that matter to them, and plans on making her home 
there. She is committed to her community and volunteers her time 
reading to elementary school children and registering voters at her 
university. Jill takes pride in her work and is one of only eight 
student advertising executives at the Oregon Daily Emerald, a paper 
serving the UO campus community.
  Mr. Speaker, Jill has been a terrific addition to my office. She 
tackles every project she is given with enthusiasm and dedication. Her 
background in history has made her a natural at giving tours of the 
Capitol, and she greets constituents with a warm smile and makes them 
feel at home. Jill has also attended committee mark-up meetings and 
made a considerable effort to learn as much as she can about the 
legislative process.
  Mr. Speaker, my office has been lucky to have an intern like Jill. 
Her strong work ethic and upbeat attitude will truly be missed around 
the office, but will no doubt serve her well in any field of work that 
she chooses to pursue. Best of luck in the future Jill, and keep up the 
good work.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time.

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