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U.S. Congressman Michael Turner today announced that his appointee, Thomas H. Rupp of Sabina, Ohio, has been chosen by the House Congressional leadership to serve as a Page in the U.S. House of Representatives this summer in Washington, DC. 

The Congressional Page program gives students the opportunity to experience the inner workings of Capitol Hill.  Thomas’ service as a Congressional Page begins on July 5, 2009 and concludes on August 1, 2009.  Thomas is the son of Thomas and Kathy Rupp of Sabina and he is a junior at East Clinton High School, where he ranks first in a class of 107 students.  

“The Congressional Page Program offers high school students the unique opportunity to serve their country while witnessing firsthand how our government works,” said Turner. “The young men and women who serve as Congressional Pages represent a cross-section of America, and play an important role in helping the U.S. House of Representatives operate.” 

East Clinton High School Dean of Students, Ms. Robbin Luck, described Thomas as “a fabulous young man who will be an outstanding representative for the area and our high school.”

The Congressional Page program is open to high school juniors who are at least 16 years old.  The Page Program is administered through the Office of the Clerk of the House, and the selection process is very competitive. Academic standing is one of the most important criteria used in the selection of pages.  A summer Page workday begins at 9:00 a.m. and extends to at least 5:00 p.m., or until the House adjourns for the day – whichever is later. Pages serve primarily as messengers, delivering legislative material between various buildings on Capitol Hill. 

“I congratulate Thomas on his appointment to the summer Congressional Page Program,” Congressman Turner said. “His hard work and exemplary academic record have made him worthy of this prestigious honor.  I am confident that Thomas will represent our community and the state of Ohio honorably,” Turner concluded.