[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1373]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY AZADEH

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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 pay tribute to a 
member of my Washington, DC staff for his tireless efforts on behalf of 
the good people of Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. Anthony Azadeh 
will conclude his internship this week to pursue a law degree at the 
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College. Anthony has done 
a great job and will be missed.
  Following his graduation from Aloha High School, Anthony chose to 
further his education by attending Lewis & Clark College, where he 
stood out both academically and athletically. He achieved Dean's List 
honors and a Phi Beta Kappa key while pursuing his bachelor's degree in 
Political Science, and was still able to play four years of football 
for the Pioneers as a running back. Anthony led the team in rushing 
yards for the 2000 season. Not many students are able to balance their 
studies with outside activities, but Anthony was able to excel at both.
  While still in school, Anthony made a run for Oregon State 
Representative in the 38th District, an attempt that was surely 
difficult during his last semester in college. Facing a tough primary, 
Anthony worked hard soliciting votes by going door-to-door and 
convincing students on campus to switch their party affiliations to 
vote for him. Although he was defeated in the primary, Anthony showed 
great promise as a future candidate.
  Anthony has been an asset to my office during his tenure. He brought 
with him a strong interest in politics and a true desire to serve the 
people of Oregon. He worked tirelessly at any task he was given, from 
simple data entry to drafting letters. Anthony also used his time in 
Washington to learn about many different aspects of government, taking 
time to attend committee hearings and lectures.
  Mr. Speaker, Anthony has the right combination of talent, 
determination, and idealism to make it far in this world, and I have 
every confidence that he will continue to do well in law school and in 
whatever else he decides to pursue. Oregon is lucky to have such an 
outstanding citizen, and I wish Anthony the best of luck in his future 
endeavors.

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