Samantha Holsey Serves as DSU’s 1st Leg. Fellow in General Assembly

 

Ms. Holsey, a Dover resident and 2008 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School, began her first day as a legislative fellow serving the state House of Representative side of the legislature. Specifically she is working on House’s Economic Development, Banking, Insurance and Commerce Committee as well as on the Housing and Community Affairs Committee. Her first day as a House Legislative Fellow was on Jan. 10.

 

“I will be working on those House committees, but really I work for all 41elected members of the House of Representatives,” said Ms. Holsey, who is completing her undergraduate degree in political science with a minor is law studies. “I could be updating information for the House website, writing minutes, sitting in on caucuses, or doing research on constituent problem that may surface.”

 

State House Rep. Darryl M. Scott, one of two elected House members representing the Dover area, said he was excited to learn that someone from DSU would be participating in the Legislative Fellows Program for the first time.

 

“The Legislative Fellows serve a vital role in the House, allowing our committee meetings to run smoothly and providing important research on the issues we face here at the State,” Rep. Scott said. “It is a great opportunity for those here to see firsthand the quality and talent of the students the University produces.  I know Samantha will do her school, community, and state proud, and I look forward to working with her in the upcoming months.”

 

Dr. Jerome Lewis, director of the School of Public Policy & Administration’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA) at the University of Delaware, founded Legislative Fellows Program at the General Assembly in 1982. “Our new partnership with Delaware State University offers students from both of our universities the opportunity to take part in a hands-on learning experience,” Dr. Lewis said. “Our Legislative Fellows are able to observe and contribute to the decision-making process while working with individuals with diverse views and values such as state and local government officials, business and community leaders, and concerned citizens.”