Thursday, August 27, 2009

Last Day...

...of the BEST internship in the world.

State Capitol on Inauguration Day. (Photo courtesy yours truly)

Today was the last day of my internship:

2 Governors
4 months/15 weeks/47 complete days in the office
5 press conferences
1 Resignation
1 Inauguration (so far)
2 Swearing-in ceremonies
2 Senate Confirmation Hearings
1 Senate vote (so far)
300 + hours of office work, errands, events
1 new internship manual written
3 potential interns interviews
5 days at the White House phone
1 Record-breaking 6-hour date with the copy machine
3 Monthly Reports
100's of letters drafted
1,000 (almost) letters logged
47 days in the office
100 + other tasks completed
A few fiascoes avoided
1 red bracelet saved


1 Incredible Summer


And the BEST internship in the world.

The day before I officially started the job: Press Conference with Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. following President Obama's announcement that he would appoint Huntsman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. (Photo Courtesy Office of the Governor)

Me with the first Governor.


Me with the new Governor.


Past Governors and spouses on the day Governor Huntsman resigned as Governor, was sworn in as Ambassador, and Governor Herbert was sworn in as 17th Governor of the Great State of Utah. (Photo courtesy me.)


Governor and Mrs. Herbert, yours truly, Lieutenant Governor-designate and Mrs. Bell. (Due to a new Utah amendment, Lt. Governor Bell has to wait for the Senate to confirm his appointment. I went to his Senate Hearing today; it was great.)


Governor's Mansion. (Photo by me)




5 comments:

Kyle and Megan said...

That is so cool Jared! I am so impressed with you! What a great opportunity for you! LOVIES! :)

Jill said...

Hey great pictures. Loved the shots of Alaska too. I am so glad your summer was so great. Good luck with your last semester at BYUI. You do graduate in Dec right?

Liz said...

You're looking pretty spiffy next to those politicians! Lovin' the red ties also :)

Unknown said...

You have left an indelible mark on the office. You are missed already.

Come back . . . come back . . come back

Julie said...

So cool, Jared! You are a luck guy! What a treat to have an opportunity like you've had! I love your list! Lists are my favorite and yours paints the picture.