[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 3, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E139-E140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF CASSANDRA LAWRY AND THE UNI-CAPITOL WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP 
                               PROGRAMME

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2010

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Uni-
Capitol Washington Internship Programme. This program provides 
Congressional offices with not only tremendous Australian students and 
employees, but also wonderful people, and I am pleased to have hosted a 
number of students--including our most recent student, Cassandra 
Lawry--over the past several years.
  The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme was founded in 1999 
to offer students from Australia's top universities the opportunity to 
learn and appreciate the American political system, serve as 
ambassadors for their country and gain valuable academic and 
professional experience. Each year, after competing for admission into 
this highly selective program, these students put their studies on hold 
and come to Washington, D.C. to intern for eight weeks, largely at 
their own expense. The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme is 
not only beneficial for the Australian students, but also for their new 
co-workers, who are able to gain insight from their unique perspective 
on political issues.
  This year, I have the privilege of hosting Cassandra Lawry. Cass 
comes to us from Sylvania in New South Wales and is currently 
completing her bachelor's degree at Wollongong University, where she is 
studying history and politics. During her time here, Cass has attended 
briefings, drafted constituent correspondence and assisted my staff 
with various other administrative duties. Cass's work ethic and 
positive attitude have made her a great addition to our team. She hopes 
that experience gained from her internship on Capitol Hill will provide 
valuable knowledge that she can use in the completion of her degree 
when she returns home. Following graduation, Cass plans on returning to 
Washington, D.C. to work on Capitol Hill.
  Once again, I thank and commend Cassandra Lawry for her outstanding 
service to my office and this country, as well as the Uni-Capitol 
Washington Internship Programme for connecting us with numerous other 
dedicated students like her. I look forward to continuing our 
partnership for many years.

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