[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20268]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING UNILEVER NATIONAL PARKS CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I too rise in honor of our troops who served 
honorably not only in Iraq but who continue to serve throughout the 
world in protecting our freedoms. They've done a job well done.
  In addition, I rise today to honor the Unilever National Parks 
Congressional Internship program in partnership with the Student 
Conservation Association.
  For 11 years, this program has engaged the next generation of 
conservation leaders by facilitating internships in national parks and 
on Capitol Hill for 63 top-notch young professionals. The program has 
served as an important stepping stone in their public policy and 
conservation careers.
  It is with great sadness that this program has come to an end; but I 
have had the privilege, along with my colleagues, in working with seven 
of the Unilever congressional interns in my office.
  I commend the Unilever and Student Conservation Association for 
sponsoring such an innovative program, and I thank all of the interns 
for their dedication and service. I wish them all the best in their 
future careers as they add value to the fabric of our Nation.

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