[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2003-E2004]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DAPHNE JEFFERSON

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2002

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Daphne 
Jefferson for her dedication and diligence in my office over the past 
year.
  An employee of the Federal Aviation Administration, Daphne was 
selected for a legislative fellowship under the auspices of the 
Brookings Institution, and I have had the benefit of her assignment to 
my office.
  In 1996 Daphne started at the FAA as a Supervisory Air Traffic 
Control Specialist in Miami, Florida. Her career with the FAA has 
lasted more than fifteen years. During that

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time she has worked as Associate Program Manager for Requirements in 
Washington, DC, an Air Traffic Manager in Dayton, OH and most recently 
served as a Branch Manager for FAA in Washington, DC. Before joining 
the FAA Daphne was the assistant to the Vice President at a small 
minority owned bank and also was responsible for managing the student 
loan profile.
  Daphne was born in Chicago, IL, but grew up in Jacksonville, FL and 
thinks of Florida as her home. She recently received her Masters in 
Public Administration in the Key Executive Program from the American 
University, and was awarded her Bachelor of Science from Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University in Miami, FL.
  While working in my office Daphne has been primarily responsible for 
covering transportation, federal employment, and banking and housing 
issues. Her analysis of issues is always thorough and professional. 
Daphne's years of experience at the FAA have provided invaluable 
insight regarding the real-world effect of transportation legislation. 
Her understanding of transportation has been especially important and 
helpful this year, as the Congress and Administration have been working 
to make air transportation more secure in the wake of the terrorist 
attacks.
  From her first day, Daphne exhibited a friendly demeanor and 
professional attitude. In her short time in my office she has made an 
inestimable contribution to the Udall team. She is appreciated and 
respected by the entire office as a highly professional and dependable 
colleague and friend. Daphne has been a great asset to my office and I 
am sorry to see her move on. However, I am confident that she will 
continue to contribute immensely to our nation as she continues her 
career.

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