RECOGNIZING THE SUMMER 2026 INTERNS

On 2026-08-07, Senator David McCormick (R-PA) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE SUMMER 2026 INTERNS" in the Senate.

RECOGNIZING THE SUMMER 2026 INTERNS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4560-S4561] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE SUMMER 2026 INTERNS Mr. McCORMICK. Madam President, I rise today to recognize and commend the outstanding students who served as interns in my office during the summer of 2026. These talented young men and women dedicated their time, energy, and skills to serving the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while gaining firsthand experience in the legislative process and public service. Throughout the summer, our interns made meaningful contributions to the daily operations of the office. They assisted constituents through phone calls, supported legislative and communications efforts, conducted policy research, and helped ensure that our office continued to provide responsive service to Pennsylvanians. Each week, our Washington, DC, interns also played a significant role in Keystone Coffee, a weekly event I look forward to that allows me to meet with constituents from around the Commonwealth. Our first college summer session played an instrumental role in supporting my office's Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, helping coordinate one of the office's signature events that brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of energy and technological innovation. The second college summer session, in my Washington, DC, office, provided invaluable support during the inaugural Great American State Fair, helping showcase Pennsylvania's rich agricultural heritage, manufacturing excellence, and vibrant communities while welcoming thousands of visitors to celebrate our Commonwealth. Our two high school internship sessions also demonstrated remarkable initiative and creativity. Working on emerging artificial intelligence projects, these students explored innovative ways technology can strengthen constituent services and improve the efficiency of congressional offices. Their curiosity, technical skills, and fresh perspectives reflect the next generation of American leadership. Public service depends upon young people who are willing to step forward, learn, and contribute to their communities. I am grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm each of these interns brought to my office, and I congratulate them on a successful summer. These lessons in service and hard work will carry them well beyond this summer. I have no doubt they will continue to accomplish great things in their academic pursuits, careers, and service to our Nation. I ask that the names of these outstanding interns be entered into the Congressional Record: Aarushi Dedhiya, Alexandra Bauman, Allie Ross Tomas, Andrew Vescio, Anna Diederich, Arabella Kushner, Arden Ryan, Arlo Cohen, Avani Ganesan, Beauregard Baker, Bridget Fitzpatrick, Cameron Blews, Carter Kojima, Catherine Kolosky, Charlotte Walter, Christopher Stauffer, Claudia Kronk, Colin Neary, Emily Montgomery, Frederick Malek, Gigi Griffin, Georgina Songhurst, Hannah Levine, Helena Inzerillo, Jack Conner, Jenna Witters, John Wayne-Kravitz, Juliana Burke, Kathryn Hucaluk, Lauren Oschal, Lilly Banks, Lucas Konzelmann, Mackenzie Mercuri, Maddalena DiMuccio, Michael Ricks, Noah Steirer, Peyton Cosover, Rafe Poole, Ryan Jubulis, Sahana Patel, Savanna Friel, Spencer Havey, Tim Schugsta. [[Page S4561]] ____________________