[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
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                      RECOGNIZING MR. BROCK BANKS

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Mr. Brock 
Banks, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest 
qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in 
national government.
  Brock, the son of Paul and Jane Banks of Weston, Missouri, is a 
student at Maur Hill Prep High School and has distinguished himself as 
an intern in my Washington office by serving the great people of the 
6th District of Missouri. Brock joined my staff for the 107th Congress 
as part of the House of Representatives intern program at the United 
States Capitol in Washington, DC, a program designed to involve 
students in the legislative process through active participation. 
Through this program, Brock has had the opportunity to observe 
firsthand the inner workings of national government and has gained 
valuable insight into the process by which laws are made.
  During his time as an intern in my office, Brock has successfully 
demonstrated his abilities in the performance of such duties as 
conducting research, helping with constituent services, and assuming 
various other responsibilities to make the office run as smoothly as 
possible. Brock has earned recognition as a valuable asset to the 
entire U.S. House of Representatives and my office through the 
application of his knowledge and skills acquired prior to his tenure as 
an intern and through a variety of new skills he has acquired while 
serving the people of Missouri and our nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Mr. Brock 
Banks for his many important contributions to the U.S. House of 
Representatives during the current session, as well as joining with me 
to extend to him our very best wishes for continued success and 
happiness in all his future endeavors.

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