[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1374-E1375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION'S 2012 
                             SUMMER INTERNS

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with immense gratification that I 
recognize the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and its 
Summer 2012 Interns for the completion of their intensive nine-week 
internship program on Capitol Hill. This summer, 40 college-aged 
students from across the nation participated in this program. These 
students were chosen through a competitive process based on an essay 
submission, a history of community involvement and a sense of civic 
engagement.
  The CBCF's Congressional Internship program was designed to diversify 
our Congressional offices and give students an opportunity to develop 
their talent as young professionals and future leaders. During their 
tenure, summer interns had the opportunity to learn more about public 
policy and gain a complete understanding of the federal legislative 
process. In addition, they have grown professionally by identifying the 
skills and qualities of strong leaders. Outside their congressional 
offices interns put their legislative experience to use by engaging in 
their own mock Congress simulation.
  Furthermore, interns were offered the opportunity to attend numerous 
professional and leadership development workshops, networking events, 
and engage with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus. I had the 
privilege to speak with the CBCF interns myself, encouraging them to be 
leaders and continue to be persistent in their fight for equal justice 
and opportunities for all. I would like to specially recognize CBCF 
intern Amir Rowe who worked in my office this summer. Amir demonstrated 
a great deal of proficiency in completing assignments and engaging with 
my constituents.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate the CBCF 2012 summer interns 
for taking advantage of this lifetime opportunity and I thank the CBCF, 
under the leadership of Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D., for providing such an 
invaluable experience.
  Ashley Bobo, interning in the office of Rep. Laura Richardson, 
attending Harvard College;
  Jeremy Broadus, interning in the office of Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, 
attending Rutgers University;
  Tierra Burns, interning in the office of Rep. Melvin Watt Cameron, 
attending North Carolina Central University;
  Melissa Chin, interning in the office of Sen. Charles Schumer, 
attending Brown University;
  Saliha Cifci, interning in the office of Rep. Al Green, attending 
Rutgers University;
  Devon Cox, interning in the office of Rep. Hansen Clarke, attending 
University of Michigan;
  Nairobi Cratic, interning in the office of Rep. Gwen Moore, attending 
Temple University;
  Devon Crawford, interning in the office of Rep. Terri Sewell, 
attending Morehouse College;
  Elizabeth Davis, interning in the office of Rep. Bobby Scott, 
attending George Mason University;
  Courtnie Drigo, interning in the office of Rep. Eddie Bernice 
Johnson, attending Rice University;
  Camylle Fleming, interning in the office of Rep. Eleanor Holmes 
Norton, attending Wellesley College;
  Chazmon Flood, interning in the office of Rep. Maxine Waters, 
attending Howard University;
  Ariana Gibbs, interning in the office of Rep. Bennie Thompson, 
attending Spelman College;
  Brianna Gibson, interning in the office of Rep. Donna Edwards, 
attending Columbia University;
  John Grigg, Jr., interning in the office of Rep. Donna Christensen, 
attending University of Tampa;
  Brittany Harvey, interning in the office of Rep. Andre Carson, 
attending Clark Atlanta University;
  Brandon Hill, interning in the office of Rep. Corrine Brown, 
attending Stanford University;
  Tyler Hill, interning in the office of Rep. Barbara Lee, attending 
University of California, Berkeley;
  Brooke Hutchins, interning in the office of Rep. Chaka Fattah, 
attending Georgetown University;
  Duane Jackson, interning in the office of Rep. Yvette Clarke, 
attending Bates College;
  Ocoszio Jackson, interning in the office of Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., 
attending Morehouse College;
  Tatehona Kelly, interning in the office of Rep. Marcia Fudge, 
attending American University;
  Jordan Lindsay, interning in the office of Rep. William Lacy Clay, 
attending Morehouse College;
  Malaiya McGee, interning in the office of Rep. Gregory Meeks, 
attending Howard University;
  Kaylan Meaza, interning in the office of Rep. G.K. Butterfield, 
attending North Carolina State University;

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  Origen Monsanto, interning in the office of Rep. David Scott, 
attending Southern Polytechnic State University;
  Khristopher Nicholas, interning in the office of Rep. Alcee Hastings, 
attending Columbia University;
  Matthew Norwood, interning in the office of Rep. John Lewis, 
attending Dartmouth College.
  Jasmine Omeke, interning in the office of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., 
attending Harvard University.
  Brittany Porter, interning in the office of Rep. Frederica Wilson, 
attending Hampton University;
  Jeremy Ratcliff, interning in the office of Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II, 
attending Livingstone College;
  Amir Rowe, interning in the office of Rep. Charles Rangel, attending 
St. John's University;
  Shannon Schoultz, interning in the office of Rep. James Clyburn, 
attending American University;
  Kaleese Shepperd, interning in the office of Rep. Bobby L. Rush, 
attending Western Illinois University;
  Jason Sneed, interning in the office of Rep. Karen Bass, attending 
University of Southern California;
  Travis Stanislaus, interning in the office of Rep. Edolphus Towns, 
attending Cornell University;
  Jonathan Sykes, interning in the office of Rep. Hank Johnson, 
attending Fort Valley State University;
  Rahel Tekola, interning in the office of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, 
attending Texas Tech University;
  Terrence Thrweatt Jr., interning in the office of Rep. Elijah 
Cummings, attending St. Mary's College of Maryland;
  Benjamin Turman, interning in the office of Rep. John Conyers, 
attending Hampton University.

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