NW Kentucky News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) recognized Chase Hendricks and Colson Thomas for completing their summer internships in his Paducah, Kentucky District office. During their tenure, Hendricks and Thomas learned about city and county government operations, engaged with 1st Congressional District constituents, and assisted Congressman Comer’s Field Representatives to address local issues.

“In my Paducah Office, Chase and Colson were a great addition to my team, and I want to thank them for their service to the 1st Congressional District. Their work this summer was critical in helping me and my staff address concerns from constituents across Western Kentucky. These two Murray State students have a bright future ahead of them and I wish them the best as they pursue their goals,” Congressman Comer said.

Chase Hendricks, a Christian County native, is a junior pursuing his degree in Psychology from Murray State University.

“My internship with Congressman Comer has allowed me to listen to concerns of constituents in the 1st Congressional District and see the efforts in how Congressman Comer is able to understand constituents’ visions and needs,” Hendricks said.

Colson Thomas, a Trigg County native, is a junior pursuing his degree in Political Science and Pre-Law from Murray State University.

“This internship has helped me understand how local, state, and federal government work together to improve the lives of Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District,” Thomas said.

In Congressman Comer’s District offices, interns may be asked to perform various tasks including answering phones, writing letters, assisting with media clips, aiding in constituent casework or working on district-based projects of importance.

Additional information and application materials may be found at https://comer.house.gov/internships.