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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       RECOGNIZING JOEL DEFEBAUGH

<bullet> Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I would like to take the 
opportunity to express my appreciation to Joel Defebaugh for his hard 
work as an intern in my Washington, DC Office. I recognize his efforts 
and contributions to my office as well as to the State of Wyoming.
  Joel is a native of Casper, WY and a graduate of Natrona County High 
School. He is also a recent graduate of the University of Wyoming, 
where he earned a degree in political science. He has demonstrated a 
strong work ethic, which has made him an invaluable asset to our 
office. The quality of his work is reflected in his great efforts over 
the last several months.
  I want to thank Joel for the dedication he has shown while working 
for me and my staff. It was a pleasure to have him as part of our team. 
I know he will have continued success with all of his future endeavors. 
I wish him all my best on his next journey.<bullet>

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