[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 123 (Monday, July 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 APPRECIATION OF MR. ANDREW HAHN FOR HIS SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT WITH 
THE CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL 
                              DISABILITIES

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                           HON. GREGG HARPER

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2018

  Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend appreciation to Mr. 
Andrew Hahn for his service and involvement with the Congressional 
Internship Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 
(CIPIID). I want to recognize Mr. Hahn who has been with George Mason 
University's Mason--Life Program, a postsecondary educational program 
for adults with intellectual disabilities, since 2009. Within this 
role, Mr. Hahn has also served as a liaison between the Mason Life 
Program and the U.S. Congress in order to coordinate matching CIPIID 
interns with congressional offices to serve in throughout the year.
  Mr. Hahn began his employment with George Mason University and the 
Mason Life Program as support staff in 2009, in which he assisted and 
encouraged students within the program. In 2012, Mr. Hahn moved to his 
current role as Employment Coordinator for the Mason Life Program, 
where his main responsibility was to assist the students in developing 
necessary skills and relationships in order to be successful members in 
the workforce through the CIPIID program, as well as other work 
experiences.
  Throughout his time of service, Mr. Hahn has proven to be crucial in 
assuring that all involved with the CIPIID program have both a positive 
and enlightening experience. Without his efforts, the internship 
program would not be what it is today. His dedication and passion for 
those with disabilities, paired with his appreciation of the value of 
meaningful employment for all, have helped skyrocket this program into 
what it is today.
  In addition to serving as the liaison to CIPIID, Mr. Hahn has 
experienced success in many other areas of his life. He is an Eagle 
Scout Award Recipient, a member of the Council for Exceptional 
Children, and he has presented at various conferences on the topic of 
transitional services for adults with intellectual disabilities.
  Mr. Hahn is a kind, hard-working, and dedicated individual. He has 
given much of his time to help adults with intellectual disabilities 
become involved and contributing members of society. The students of 
the Mason Life Program look up to Mr. Hahn as a mentor and friend, and 
those who have had the pleasure of working with him hold him in the 
highest regard. As Mr. Hahn closes out his time with the Mason Life 
Program, as well as our CIPIID, I want to express how much he will be 
missed. We are forever grateful for all of his contributions and extend 
our warmest wishes to him in his future endeavors.

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