HONORING OLIVIA BATES

On 2025-04-28, Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING OLIVIA BATES" in the House.

HONORING OLIVIA BATES

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING OLIVIA BATES ______ HON. CHUCK EDWARDS of north carolina in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Olivia Bates, for her work as an intern serving in my Hendersonville office. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her hard work and recognize the meaningful contributions she has made to the office this spring. Olivia is originally from New York but now calls Henderson County, North Carolina home. She graduated from Western Carolina University where she earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Interns work with staff to serve constituents in North Carolina's 11th congressional district. Olivia was chosen from a competitive pool of applicants and exceeded every expectation with her positive attitude and impressive work ethic. It was a pleasure to work with Olivia, and I am so proud to have such an intelligent and ambitious intern representing my office. Olivia exemplified the spirit of public service and represents the best that our Nation has to offer. I congratulate Olivia on the successful completion of her internship and thank her on behalf of the people of Western North Carolina. ____________________