E1374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2012 

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in congratulating Boy Scout Troop 508 on 50 years of inspiring young men to do their best in all that 

they do, while enjoying competition with good 

sportsmanship. 

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CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH 

BEISEL 

HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN OF RHODE ISLAND

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 

Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Olympic silver medalist and Rhode 

Island resident, Elizabeth Beisel. Elizabeth is a 

member of the USA Olympic Swimming Team, 

and on July 28, she competed in the Women’s 

400 meter individual medley, finishing in second place with a time of 4:31.27. I join her 

family, friends, Rhode Islanders, and the entire 

United States in congratulating her on this remarkable accomplishment. 

Growing up in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, 

Elizabeth began swimming at 5 years old. Her 

passion, energy, and hard work paid off in 

2008 when she qualified for her first Olympics. 

In Beijing, 15 year old Elizabeth was the first 

Olympic swimmer from Rhode Island in 44 

years. She finished in fourth and fifth in the 

400 meter individual medley and the 200 

meter backstroke respectively. Last year she 

won her first world title at the Shanghai World 

Championships in the 400 meter individual 

medley. 

After the Beijing Olympics, Elizabeth enrolled in the University of Florida, where she 

continues to train and compete. Outside of the 

pool, Elizabeth is a dedicated student and a 

talented violin player. She balances the demands of her collegiate and Olympic training 

programs, academic coursework, and international competition schedule with incredible 

grace and maturity. 

Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me 

in extending congratulations and best wishes 

to Elizabeth and all of the exceptional athletes 

who make up Team USA. America is so proud 

of you! 

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HONORING BARBARA ANTHONY, 

VALDINE ATWOOD, BARBARA 

DRISKO, AND SALLY JACOBS 

HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD OF MAINE

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 

Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor the nominations of Barbara Anthony, 

Valdine Atwood, Barbara Drisko, and Sally Jacobs for the Mighty Women of Washington 

County Elder Award. 

The Mighty Women of Washington County 

is a group of strong, compassionate women 

who collaborate with businesses in Washington County to promote positive social and 

economic change in the community. This self 

sustaining organization continues to draw together talented and dedicated women who are 

committed to the region. Since 2006, the 

Mighty Women of Washington County have 

grown their membership to over 180 strong 

representing business owners, government 

workers and volunteers. Together, their remarkable efforts have made a positive impact 

in the areas of homelessness, health care and 

other social issues. 

In June of this year, the organization held its 

first event ‘‘Celebrating the Mighty Women of 

Washington County’’ in the town of Machias. 

At the event, Barbara Anthony, Valdine Atwood, Barbara Drisko, and Sally Jacobs were 

nominated for the Mighty Women Elder 

Award. This recognition is offered to members 

of the organization who embody exceptional 

character and citizenship. 

Each of these women is a pillar of the 

Washington County community and they are 

all tremendously deserving of this recognition. 

Their energy, commitment to helping others, 

and devotion to the region are an inspiration 

to future generations of Washington County 

women and to Mainers throughout the state. 

Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating these exceptional women for being recognized through this honor and thanking them 

all that they do for their community. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS 

FOUNDATION’S 2012 SUMMER INTERNS 

HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 

Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with immense gratification that I recognize the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 

and its Summer 2012 Interns for the completion of their intensive nine-week internship program on Capitol Hill. This summer, 40 collegeaged students from across the nation participated in this program. These students were 

chosen through a competitive process based 

on an essay submission, a history of community involvement and a sense of civic engagement. 

The CBCF’s Congressional Internship program was designed to diversify our Congressional offices and give students an opportunity 

to develop their talent as young professionals 

and future leaders. During their tenure, summer interns had the opportunity to learn more 

about public policy and gain a complete understanding of the federal legislative process. 

In addition, they have grown professionally by 

identifying the skills and qualities of strong 

leaders. Outside their congressional offices interns put their legislative experience to use by 

engaging in their own mock Congress simulation. 

Furthermore, interns were offered the opportunity to attend numerous professional and 

leadership development workshops, networking events, and engage with Members of 

the Congressional Black Caucus. I had the 

privilege to speak with the CBCF interns myself, encouraging them to be leaders and continue to be persistent in their fight for equal 

justice and opportunities for all. I would like to 

specially recognize CBCF intern Amir Rowe 

who worked in my office this summer. Amir 

demonstrated a great deal of proficiency in 

completing assignments and engaging with my 

constituents. 

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate the 

CBCF 2012 summer interns for taking advantage of this lifetime opportunity and I thank the 

CBCF, under the leadership of Elsie L. Scott, 

Ph.D., for providing such an invaluable experience. 

Ashley Bobo, interning in the office of Rep. 

LAURA RICHARDSON, attending Harvard College; 

Jeremy Broadus, interning in the office of 

Rep. EMANUEL CLEAVER, attending Rutgers 

University; 

Tierra Burns, interning in the office of Rep. 

MELVIN WATT CAMERON, attending North Carolina Central University; 

Melissa Chin, interning in the office of Sen. 

CHARLES SCHUMER, attending Brown University; 

Saliha Cifci, interning in the office of Rep. 

AL GREEN, attending Rutgers University; 

Devon Cox, interning in the office of Rep. 

HANSEN CLARKE, attending University of Michigan; 

Nairobi Cratic, interning in the office of Rep. 

GWEN MOORE, attending Temple University; 

Devon Crawford, interning in the office of 

Rep. TERRI SEWELL, attending Morehouse College; 

Elizabeth Davis, interning in the office of 

Rep. BOBBY SCOTT, attending George Mason 

University; 

Courtnie Drigo, interning in the office of 

Rep. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, attending Rice 

University; 

Camylle Fleming, interning in the office of 

Rep. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, attending 

Wellesley College; 

Chazmon Flood, interning in the office of 

Rep. MAXINE WATERS, attending Howard University; 

Ariana Gibbs, interning in the office of Rep. 

BENNIE THOMPSON, attending Spelman College; 

Brianna Gibson, interning in the office of 

Rep. DONNA EDWARDS, attending Columbia 

University; 

John Grigg, Jr., interning in the office of 

Rep. DONNA CHRISTENSEN, attending University of Tampa; 

Brittany Harvey, interning in the office of 

Rep. ANDRE ́ CARSON, attending Clark Atlanta 

University; 

Brandon Hill, interning in the office of Rep. 

CORRINE BROWN, attending Stanford University; 

Tyler Hill, interning in the office of Rep. BARBARA LEE, attending University of California, 

Berkeley; 

Brooke Hutchins, interning in the office of 

Rep. CHAKA FATTAH, attending Georgetown 

University; 

Duane Jackson, interning in the office of 

Rep. YVETTE CLARKE, attending Bates College; 

Ocoszio Jackson, interning in the office of 

Rep. SANFORD BISHOP JR., attending Morehouse College; 

Tatehona Kelly, interning in the office of 

Rep. MARCIA FUDGE, attending American University; 

Jordan Lindsay, interning in the office of 

Rep. WILLIAM LACY CLAY, attending Morehouse College; 

Malaiya McGee, interning in the office of 

Rep. GREGORY MEEKS, attending Howard University; 

Kaylan Meaza, interning in the office of Rep. 

G.K. BUTTERFIELD, attending North Carolina 

State University; 


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