[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 97 (Friday, July 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING GRETCHEN JENKINS ON THE COMPLETION OF HER INTERNSHIP

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2006

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
contributions Gretchen Jenkins has made while interning in my 
Washington, DC, office. Gretchen, a resident of Lebanon, Tennessee, has 
been a wonderful addition to the office and a great servant to the 
constituents of Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District.
  Gretchen must now return to the Volunteer State, where she soon will 
begin her junior year at my alma mater, Middle Tennessee State 
University. The political science major has been active on campus as a 
member of the Raider Democrats, vice president of the National Society 
of Collegiate Scholars and a columnist for MTSU's Sidelines.
  Gretchen has gained a wealth of congressional experience that I hope 
will serve her well in the future. During her time here, she has 
addressed constituent concerns, served as a friendly and informative 
tour guide of the U.S. Capitol, and has been first in line to attend 
briefings given by some of our Nation's brightest and most eloquent 
statesmen.
  I hope Gretchen has enjoyed her internship as much as my staff and I 
have enjoyed her presence in the office. I wish her all the best in the 
future.

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