[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 145 (Tuesday, November 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1987]
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                       TRIBUTE TO KRISTA ANDERSON

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2002

  Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
member of my Medford, OR, district staff. During her time with us, 
Krista Anderson has tirelessly served the people of the Second District 
of Oregon, and will soon be on her way back to Western Oregon 
University to finish her degree. Her cheerful demeanor and strong work 
ethic will be greatly missed.
  Mr. Speaker, Krista has volunteered countless hours this summer 
assisting my district staff. Whenever something needed to be done, 
Krista readily stepped in and offered to help. From simple tasks like 
answering phones to helping with complex preparations for the visits of 
President George W. Bush and former Speaker Newt Gingrich to Medford, 
Krista proved herself to be an extremely reliable and efficient worker. 
My staff came to rely on her heavily, and she never let them down. I'm 
sure this strong work ethic will serve her well in any path she chooses 
to pursue.
  Krista is the daughter of John and Renee Anderson of Medford. She 
graduated from South Medford High School in 2000 with a perfect 4.0 
grade point average. While at South Medford, she proved to be not only 
a top-notch student, but excelled in extracurricular activities, as 
well. She was a member of the International Thespian Society and helped 
with the production of eleven plays, earning honors as best technician.
  From Medford, Krista moved to Monmouth, OR, to attend Western Oregon 
University, where she has continued to stand out in her college years. 
She is a member of the Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi and is currently 
working toward a degree in Public Policy Administration with a minor in 
Speech Communication, maintaining a 3.94 grade point average. This is 
quite a feat given that she also devotes her time to Concert Choir, 
College Republicans, Campus Crusade for Christ, and a cultural group 
called Conversation Links.
  Mr. Speaker, Krista has proven herself to be a kind, upstanding, 
hard-working individual, both personally and professionally. Mr. 
Medford office was very fortunate to have such a dedicated intern 
during an especially busy summer. I know that Krista will only continue 
to excel, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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