[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 49 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E729]
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 HONORING BRIAN JAMES McINNIS FOR INNOVATIVE VOTING PROJECT AT UC DAVIS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge 
the outstanding efforts of Brian James McInnis, a student at the 
University of California, Davis, to increase student participation in 
the electoral process. In 2004 Brian McInnis conceived and coordinated 
with the Yolo County Clerk/Recorder, the first UC Davis Early Voting 
Satellite Station which had the effect of increasing student 
participation in the 2004 Presidential Election by 100 percent, 
resulting in 3,000 more students voting.
  Brian took full responsibility for every aspect of the UC Davis Early 
Voting Project, was faultless with regard to dependability and 
fairness, and made the program so successful that early voting will be 
extended to other satellite locations.
  Brian, who was reared in Marin County, California, has been enrolled 
at UC Davis since 2002, majoring in history and economics. He has been 
active in the Associated Students of UC Davis where he has served in 
numerous capacities, including Founder and Chair of the Associated 
Students of UC Davis Lobby Corps Program. Currently Brian is Director 
of External Affairs for ASUCD.
  Nominated by UC Davis Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef, Brian was the 
honorable mention recipient of the 2005 USA Today's All-USA College 
Academic Team program which recognizes students who excel in leadership 
roles both on and off campus. Brian was also recently recognized as 
``Advocate of the Year'' for his work with the California State 
Legislature and the University of California Board of Regents.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we commend Brian 
James McInnis for his outstanding record of community service and 
dedication to the democratic process, and who serves as an inspiration 
for all young people who may want to become more effectively involved 
in public service.

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