Mountain Brook Native Completes Senate Internship

WASHINGTON, DC — A Mountain Brook resident finished her internship with Sen. Richard Shelby last month in Shelby's Washington office. Madison Clark, a junior entering nursing school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, served all summer in Shelby's D.C. headquarters.

"Madison Clark was a huge help to my office and the people of Alabama during her time as an intern here in Washington," said Senator Shelby. "Participating in the Congressional Internship Program gives students interested in government and public service a unique opportunity to experience the day-to-day workings of Capitol Hill while learning about our nation’s legislative process. I am grateful for Madison’s hard work and know she has a bright future ahead of her."

During Clark’s time in Senator Shelby’s Capitol Hill office, she carried out a multitude of congressional tasks. Clark researched pertinent information for legislative staffers on topics ranging from NASA and national defense to health care and medical research funding. Additionally, she led constituent tours of the U.S. Capitol, as well as served the citizens of Alabama by assisting with various requests.

Following graduation, Clark said she hopes to combine her passion for politics, health care, and international missions in her future career.

"Serving as an intern for Senator Shelby has been an honor and privilege that I will always cherish," Clark said. "I’ve learned through my experience that serving others by listening and respecting their ideas and values is the first step to bringing positive change to our society. Having the opportunity to serve in this way has motivated me to continue the efforts that leaders of our government strive to do every day. Working alongside other interns and staffers that are brilliant as well as hard working has been an unrivaled experience, and I know that I will forever be inspired. Senator Shelby and his dedicated staff define and embody what government service means to our country and the great state of Alabama."

Shelby’s Congressional Internship Program is open to students who exhibit an interest in government and public service.