[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MR. ZACHARY LOOK

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2018

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize Mr. 
Zachary Look, who is interning in my office with the Uni-Capitol 
Washington Program. The Uni-Capitol Washington Program (UCWIP) has 
paired some of the brightest Australian students with various 
congressional offices for almost two decades and I am happy to be a 
host again this year. Zac comes to us from Griffith University in 
Queensland and is currently pursuing a degree in government and 
international relations. Over the past month, I have found him to be 
outstanding in his duties and he has gone above and beyond our 
expectations. He has attended committee hearings, drafted constituent 
correspondence, and assisted me as well as my staff with research. His 
Australian accent has garnered the attention of many of my constituents 
on tours and over the phone. Zac's commitment, hard work, and presence 
have been an asset to the office.
  The program has been in force for 19 years thanks to the vision of 
Eric Federing, its director and founder. The students who are selected 
come from a variety of academic disciplines, but all have a common 
interest: promoting the U.S.-Australia relationship. These student 
placements are enhanced by the formation of genuine friendships and the 
exchange of views and ideas between the Australian interns and their 
respective offices. We are grateful for these friendships and it is our 
hope that they strengthen the diplomatic ties of our great countries.
  I would like to thank Eric Federing for the opportunity to host Zac 
over the past several weeks. To date, over 210 interns have come 
through his program representing nine different universities. It 
enhances opportunities for the individuals who come and enlighten those 
who they come to. After the internship, many receive jobs on Capitol 
Hill in Washington, D.C. or go to work with Federal or various State 
Parliaments in Australia. Other interns have gone on to work in the 
Australian Embassy or The World Bank. Simply put, this program selects 
incredibly talented individuals that are a pleasure to host and work 
with. It was an honor to have Zac in our office, and I wish him the 
very best in the future. I thank Zac for his hard work and dedication.

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