[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22273]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE SERVICE AND DEDICATION OF JACQUELINE FREDERICK

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Jacqueline Frederick for her contributions to Tennessee's Sixth 
Congressional District. As any Member of Congress knows, our 
legislative achievements and successful constituent services programs 
would not be possible without a cadre of great staff working behind the 
scenes. They work long hours--often for little pay or recognition--and 
their service is simply invaluable to those of us who serve in this 
esteemed chamber. Throughout my 26 years in Congress, I have been 
fortunate to have many bright, able staff members with an interest in 
serving their country by working in this body. Today, I'd like to 
single out those who are serving my constituents as my tenure comes to 
a close.
  Jackie Frederick joined my Washington office as staff assistant after 
impressing me and my staff throughout her internship as she completed 
her final semester at American University this spring. During college, 
she studied political science and studied abroad in Spain. Her research 
and organizational skills and deep interest in politics and foreign 
affairs made her an excellent candidate for the staff assistant 
position when it became available.
  During her time with us, Jackie has managed an exceptionally warm and 
friendly front office. From VIP dignitaries to very young constituents, 
Jackie has welcomed all with total grace and Southern hospitality. She 
has helped hundreds of Middle Tennesseans secure passports and schedule 
tours around Washington, all while providing valuable support to my 
legislative staff and correspondence program. Her sense of humor, pride 
in her Miami Cuban heritage and unshakable optimism have made her a 
great addition to the office.
  In the short time she has been with us, Jackie has shown tremendous 
initiative in conceiving and implementing projects, notably her 
Constitution Day project. After noting that my Washington office had an 
abundance of pocket Constitution booklets, Jackie took it upon herself 
to distribute them. By reaching out to public schools in my district, 
she was able to put 2,500 Constitutions in the hands of Tennessee 
students on Constitution Day in September. It was an inspired idea, and 
it really did our office proud.
  Madam Speaker, it has been a pleasure having Jackie with us. In 
January, she will join the staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka, where she 
will serve as executive assistant to the Ambassador. My staff and I are 
thrilled about this newest chapter in her career and are confident she 
will do great work there. Jackie, I and your colleagues wish you all 
the best in the future.

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