Recognizing the Class of Interns for Their Service to Illinois' 13th Congressional District

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Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the wonderful class of interns who served in my office during the fall 2025 semester. Their incredible dedication to public service and commitment to learning has been truly inspirational, and the contributions they have made to Illinois' 13th Congressional District have left a significant impact.

In my Washington Office, I was honored to work alongside Henry Scriven-Young, Carter Wood, Maurice Mueller, Ally Denton, and Ethan J.S.H. Reed. These five interns have worked tirelessly to support my staff and have done an excellent job navigating the turbulent nature of Congress. Especially during a government shutdown, when their time with my office was cut short, these five individuals have shown an immense desire to learn and serve others, regardless of the circumstance.

Back in Illinois, I was proud to work with Keziah Gragg in my Springfield Office and Addison Merritt and Ryan Miller in my Champaign Office. Especially following a turbulent government shutdown, these three interns played an integral role in supporting constituents from Central and Southern Illinois to obtain much needed assistance from the federal government. Their commitment to constituent service by assisting my casework team has been amazing to see, and I am so proud of the work they have accomplished serving the people of Illinois' 13th Congressional District.

The impact that these individuals had on my office will be felt for years to come, and we will be very sad to say farewell to this amazing group of interns. I thank Henry, Carter, Maurice, Ally, Ethan, Keziah, Addison, and Ryan, for their service. I wish them all the best as they continue their professional and academic journeys.

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