TRIBUTE TO YOUNG STAFF MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATES; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 73
(Extensions of Remarks - May 03, 2019)
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TRIBUTE TO YOUNG STAFF MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED
STATES
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HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE
of texas
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 3, 2019
Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, as Members of Congress we know well,
perhaps better than most how blessed our nation is to have in reserve
such exceptional young men and women who will go on to become leaders
in their local communities, states, and the nation in the areas of
business, education, government, philanthropy, the arts and culture,
and the military.
We know this because we see them and benefit from their contributions
every day. Many of them work for us in our offices as junior staff
members, congressional fellows, or interns and they do amazing work for
and on behalf of the constituents we are privileged to represent.
Madam Speaker, I believe there is no higher calling than the call to
serve a cause larger than ourselves. That is why I ran for public
office. I was inspired to serve by President Kennedy who said, ``Ask
not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your
country,'' and by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who said:
Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. . . . You
only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.
By this measure, there are several other great young men and women
who served as volunteers this year in my offices. They may toil in
obscurity but their contributions to the constituents we serve are
deeply appreciated. That is why today I rise to pay tribute to 8
extraordinary young persons for their service to my constituents in the
18th Congressional District of Texas and to the American people. They
are: Makaila Davenport, Hampton University; Jaida Hampton, University
of Kentucky; Jacqueline Olvera, Texas A&M University; Syeda-Asma
Mudassar, University of San Francisco; Ivy Smith, Oberlin College; Kali
Morrison, Texas Tech University; Chloe Valcourt, The Madeira School;
and Holly Crowley, The Madeira School.
Madam Speaker, the energy, intelligence, and idealism these wonderful
young people brought to my office and those interning in the offices of
my colleagues help keep our democracy vibrant. The insights, skills,
and knowledge of the governmental process they gain
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from their experiences will last a lifetime and prove invaluable to
them as they go about making their mark in this world.
Because of persons like them the future of our country is bright, and
its best days lie ahead. I wish them all well.
Madam Speaker, I am grateful that such thoughtful committed young men
and women can be found working in my office, those of my colleagues,
and in every community in America. Their good works will keep America
great, good, and forever young.
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