[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 26 (Friday, February 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING LAUREN ALFRED FOR HER SERVICE TO TENNESSEE'S SIXTH 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Lauren 
Alfred, a dedicated member of my legislative staff who is moving to a 
new position on the Hill. She will soon be joining the staff of my 
friend and colleague Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and I am 
confident she will be a great addition there.
  Lauren started her career on the Hill as an intern to Senator Evan 
Bayh of her native Indiana before joining my staff as an intern brought 
in to assist while our staff assistant was ill. She was given an 
extraordinary amount of responsibility early on, and she rose to every 
challenge before her, even assisting in appropriations work. Few 
staffers could have made such a seamless transition.
  Lauren's hard work and willingness to help with virtually any task 
quickly earned her a spot as a legislative correspondent, and she has 
risen to the challenge of being a capable legislative assistant. Her 
thorough research was of great assistance to me and my staff during the 
debate on health care, and her passion for energy and environmental 
issues has been a benefit to our office. The fact that she has been 
able to juggle a full-time job while studying for a master's degree is 
a testament to her maturity and dedication to whatever task she 
undertakes.
  Madam Speaker, my staff and I have enjoyed having Lauren in the 
office over the past year. I have no doubt Lauren can be successful at 
whatever she chooses to do, and I wish her all the best in the future.