October 18, 2005 - WASHINGTON, DC -
U.S. Representative Greg Walden (R-OR) today announced that southern Oregon native Shirah Foy has joined his Medford district office and Bend native Graham Miller has joined his Bend district office as interns.  Miller and Foy will work part-time in their respective office assisting Walden and his staff with office various operations and projects
 
Foy is currently working toward her Associate in Arts at Rogue Community College and is active in local politics.  She has studied French and Spanish and hopes to focus on international business as she continues her education.
 
Miller is a sophomore at the International School of the Cascades and is also active in local politics.  He keeps busy playing baseball, golfing and skiing.  After high school, Miller hopes to attend college and possibly explore a career as a staff member in the political arena.
 
“Both Shirah and Graham are bright and talented young adults who are enthusiastic about helping Oregonians in the Second District and learning more about the inner-workings of a congressional office,” said Walden.  “I look forward to having them as part of ‘Team Walden’ and know that they’ll be tremendous assets to my team on the ground in Oregon.  Their families and friends should be very proud.”    
 
The Medford office can be reached toll-free from the 541 area code at (800) 533-3303 or locally at (541) 776-4646.  The Bend office can be reached at (541) 389-4408.  Residents may also email Walden through his website at www.walden.houe.gov/contactgreg.
 
Congressman Walden represents the Second District of Oregon, which includes 20 counties in the southern, central and eastern regions of the state.  He is a Deputy Whip in the House leadership structure and a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as well as the Committee on Resources.