TRIBUTE TO MS. SOMHITA CHATTERJEE AND RECOGNIZING THE UNI-CAPITOL WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 28
(Extensions of Remarks - February 13, 2019)
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TRIBUTE TO MS. SOMHITA CHATTERJEE AND RECOGNIZING THE UNI-CAPITOL
WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
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HON. ANDRE CARSON
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Uni-
Capitol Washington Internship Programme, (UCWIP). Our great nation has
benefited from the cross-cultural exchange and dedication to public
service that a group of remarkable Australian college students have
demonstrated during their time on Capitol Hill.
The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme champions the
positive growth of Australian undergraduate students through leadership
and development on key political issues and in crucial policy areas.
For two decades, UCWIP has matched some of the most outstanding young
leaders with offices in the United States Congress. I am honored, once
again, to be a host this year. Though each program participant is
unique, I am proud to say that the reaction to working with them is
universally positive. Our interns are known for being extremely bright,
and their meaningful contributions regularly exceed our expectations.
This has been especially true for our UCWIP intern, Somhita Chatterjee.
Somhita came to us from the University of Melbourne, as an honor
student pursuing Politics, International Studies, Media and
Communications. Over the past month, I have watched Somhita work as an
incredible leader, making assessments that are logical and well-thought
out. She is dedicated and not afraid to champion issues that are
important to her. She has also taught us so much about her home country
and the many values we have in common. I have absolutely no doubt that
Somhita's dynamic personality and skillset will help her to be the best
that she can be in all her future endeavors. Somhita's generosity in
serving Hoosiers, hard work, and positive presence have all been an
incredible asset to our office, and we look forward to seeing her
future success.
Moreover, the program would not be where it is without a dedicated
leader with a strong vision, and an unwavering spirit, making it all
possible. I would like to thank Eric Federing for his continued
leadership as the director and founder of the Uni-Capitol Washington
Internship Programme. Under Eric's supervision, we see individual U.S.-
Australia relationships are thriving, forging new friendships that are
a testament to our shared prosperity. Today's political climate calls
for a global vision, and I am thankful that Eric continuously works to
promote the exchange of views and ideas among leaders of the future. It
has been an honor to have Somhita in our office, and I thank her for
her hard work and commitment to public service. I wish her the best
wherever her next journey may take her.
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