Week in Photos: April 15-19

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Senate honors 2012 Senate Democratic Intern Class

The 2012 Senate Democratic Intern Class is honored by a resolution.

Senators of the 117th General Assembly honored the 2012 Senate Democratic intern class on Monday by unanimously approving a resolution authored by the Senate Democratic Caucus. State Senator Jim Arnold introduced Senate Resolution 78 highlighting each intern’s accomplishments while parents, friends and family members watched from the gallery.

Kaylan Huber, accepting the 2012 Verizon Wireless Intern of the Year Scholarship

Legislative intern Kaylan Huber, from Covington, was awarded the 2012 Verizon Wireless Intern of the Year Scholarship for her strong performance record, academic achievement and participation in the internship program. Huber was the intern for Sen. Arnold and State Senator Lonnie Randolph during session. She is a recent graduate from Indiana University where she completed a double major in Criminal Justice and Biological Anthropology.

Kristen Knuth, accepting the 2012 Rick Gudal Memorial Scholarship.

Additionally, Senate Democratic Leader Vi Simpson presented the 2012 Rick Gudal Memorial Scholarship award to Kristen Knuth who will graduate from Indiana University in May. The Gudal Scholarship is given each year to honor one Senate intern from each caucus who has shown exceptional dedication in assisting and informing constituents. The scholarship is presented in honor of Rick Gudal, a former senate staffer who never turned down a challenge or an opportunity to improve the life of a constituent or coworker.

For more information on the Senate Democratic Internship Program visit http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/internship.htm or visit the program’s Facebook page.

2011 Senate Dem interns honored

On Monday the Indiana State Senate recognized 11 interns for their outstanding efforts as Senate Democrat Interns during the 2011 session of the 117th Indiana General Assembly. The resolution was authored by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus and was passed unanimously by the Senate.

Senator Arnold honoring the 2011 Senate Democrat Interns.

Intern Andrew Dezelan of Greenfield was awarded with a $3,000 scholarship from Verizon Communications for being the most outstanding intern in the Senate Democratic caucus this session. Dezelan is a recent graduate of Indiana University where he studied political science.

Andrew Dezelan with Senator Vi Simpson.

Additionally, intern Jerry Parkinson was honored with the $1,000 Rick Gudal Memorial Scholarship.  Parkinson is a senior at Indiana University majoring in political science and minoring in history. The Rick Gudal Public Service Scholarship Fund awards an intern from both senate caucuses each year who best exemplifies the public service legacy and love of education of former Senate Democratic staffer Rick Gudal.

Intern Jerry Parkinson with Senator Vi Simpson.

For more information on the Senate Democratic Internship Program visit www.SenateDemocrats.IN.gov or visit the program’s Facebook page.

Photos: Senate Democrat Interns Honored Today

Indiana Senate Democrat Interns were recognized and honored today in the Senate with Senate Resolution 38 for their service during the Second Regular Session of the 116th Indiana General Assembly.

Legislative interns honored included: Letitia Brooks; Jackie Dillon; Kelly Flynn; Holly Gamroth; Jason Jointer; Adam Jones; Sean Mobley; Analyssa Noe; Anthony Probst; Fady Qaddoura; Chelsey Ritter; Sarah Russell; Derek Thomas; Ko Tseng; and Sean Windle.

2010 Senate Democrat Interns honored by State Senator Connie Sipes.

During the presentation two interns were also awarded academic  scholarships.

The Verizon Wireless Intern of the Year Scholarship is awarded to an intern who demonstrates strong academic achievement, work ethic, and interpersonal skills. This year’s Intern of the Year,  Analyssa Noe is a native of Westmore, Kansas and recently graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Legal Studies, Women’s Studies, and Civil Leadership. She currently interns for Senate Democrat Leader Vi Simpson and plans to obtain her MBA in the future.

2010 Verizon Wireless Intern of the Year: Analyssa Noe, Indiana State University

The Verizon Wireless Intern of the Year Scholarship is given each year to honor one senate intern from each caucus who has shown exceptional dedication in assisting constituents and fellow staff members. The scholarship is presented in honor of Rick Gudal, a former Senate staffer who never turned down a challenge or an opportunity to improve the life of a constituent or co-worker.

This year’s winner is Fady Qaddoura grew up in Jerusalem and is a graduate student at IUPUI where he is in the process of obtaining his Masters degree in Public Affairs. Fady currently interns in the Senate Democrat Attorney’s office. Upon graduation he hopes to obtain his PhD in Public Policy and Government and work in the public sector.

2010 Rick Gudal Memorial Scholarship Winner: Fady Qaddoura, IUPUI

Audio: Deig offers strengthened incentive clawback for unfulfilled jobs

Today State Senator Bob Deig of Mount Vernon offered a proposal that would allow local governments to recover funds if companies move operations or fail to employ the number of individuals promised in the agreement. The clawback provision would allow tax incentives to be recouped and used for other economic development projects or returned to taxpayers.

Deig said his proposal was, in part, in response to the recent announcement by Whirlpool that the company would move the Evansville production operations to Mexico, putting approximately 1,100 local workers on the unemployment rolls.

The proposal was offered as an amendment to Senate Bill 239 and was defeated in the Senate.

Listen to Sen. Deig’s comments from the Senate floor today:

2010 Intern Class

Senate Democrats are proud to welcome the members of the 2010 Intern Class. We look forward to a great session!