[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 26, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO GARRON LAMOREAU

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2003

  Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to convey my deepest 
appreciation to a member of my Washington, D.C. staff for his tireless 
efforts on behalf of the good people of Oregon's 2nd Congressional 
District. Garron Lamoreau will soon conclude his internship and head 
back to Eastern Oregon University to pursue his degree in History.
  Mr. Speaker, Garron has been an excellent addition to my office. He 
arrived in Washington, D.C. just after the New Year, and has done a 
great job transitioning from recess to the current congressional 
``March Madness.'' He has not only handled his intern responsibilities 
efficiently, but has also received outstanding reviews on the Capitol 
tours he has provided for constituents and drafted correspondence to 
help me address the needs of district residents. My staff came to rely 
on Garron, and they knew that he would successfully tackle any task he 
was given. I'm sure his strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity 
will serve him well in any path he chooses to pursue.
  Garron hails from La Grande, Oregon, a small town in my district 
along the Grand Ronde River. As the son of Union County Commissioner 
John Lamoreau and Nena Jones, politics is in his blood. He was 
valedictorian of his La Grande High School class despite graduating a 
year early. During his prep years he was a truly well-rounded student, 
excelling not only in his studies, but also as an athlete, playing 
basketball, soccer and running track, and as a member of the state 
championship choir. After graduation, Garron made the wise choice to 
attend my alma mater, the University of Oregon, where he has maintained 
a 3.9 GPA. Garron is transferring to Eastern Oregon University for the 
coming term, and plans to tour this summer with his band, Again United, 
singing lead vocals and playing the guitar.
  Mr. Speaker, my office has been lucky to have an intern like Garron. 
His calm demeanor and dry sense of humor will truly be missed around 
the office, but I have no doubt that he has a bright future ahead of 
him. Best of luck, Garron, and keep up the good work.

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