[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2784-E2785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO AMY ELIZABETH CORWIN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2009

  Mr. SHERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Amy 
Elizabeth Corwin, who tragically passed away on July 2, 2009 after a 
long battle with a brain tumor. Amy served as an intern in my District 
Office during the summers of 2004 and 2005. Her intellect, warm and 
engaging personality, and enduring strength have left an indelible 
impact upon me and my staff.
  Amy was born on January 26, 1984 to Joel and Linda Corwin of Westlake 
Village, California. She had one younger sister, Diana Corwin. From an 
early age, Amy expressed a love of cultures and travel and a keen 
aptitude for learning foreign languages. She enjoyed learning about 
history and architecture, attending the theatre, and exploring museums. 
While a student at Emory University, Amy spent a semester abroad in 
Salamanca, Spain, where she immersed herself in the local culture. In 
Salamanca, Amy stayed with a host family who spoke no English, and she 
took classes given strictly in Spanish that were attended by Spaniards 
and students from all over the world. Amy would go on to graduate from 
Emory in 2006 with her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science, 
Spanish and Portuguese.

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  During her internship, Amy served as an invaluable member of my 
District Office team. On numerous occasions she effectively assisted my 
Spanish-speaking constituents. In addition to her constituent-service 
skills, Amy acted as a mentor to new interns. Her warmth, ability to 
relate to people, and knowledge of public policy issues were evident. 
Amy effortlessly and ably engaged in political discussions and it 
became clear that Amy was indeed wiser than her years.
  More than anything else, Amy loved spending time with her family and 
friends. She was a warm and loving daughter, sister, and friend. She 
was intelligent, compassionate and wanted to find a way to make the 
world a better place for everyone she encountered. Amy was a terrific 
athlete and a fierce competitor on the tennis court, and she applied 
this mentality to all areas of her life. When confronted with a 
terrible illness, she fought valiantly and she never lost hope that she 
would beat the disease. Amy was a selfless and caring individual who 
never wanted to burden others with concerns about her health. She never 
allowed her illness to change who she was; she remained optimistic and 
upbeat throughout her life. She wished to be remembered for the person 
she was, not the illness she endured.
  Although Amy's years on this planet were short, her life, 
nevertheless, was rich. And for all those who had the privilege of 
meeting or knowing Amy, our lives were made richer as a result. I offer 
my deepest condolences to Joel, Linda, Diana and to the rest of Amy's 
family and friends. She will be greatly missed.

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