text: Intern Spotlight: Diego Alberto Martinez   Diego is an El Paso native whose family roots are in Mexico. Currently enrolled at Coronado High School (El Paso, Texas), he has aims of attending The University of Texas at Austin or Texas Tech University. He considers himself a truly bilingual and bicultural person because he lives with the best of his Mexican heritage and new American culture. Diego plans to pursue a future in law and politics. He is delighted by the opportunity to be interning in the CongressmanÛªs office and is enjoying the valuable experience. **ATTENTION: SPRING 2015 INTERNSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED** We are currently accepting Spring 2015 Internship Applications. The deadline for the applications has been extended to NOVEMBER 20, 2014. Congressional Internships provide valuable experience to those who would like to be more engaged in government and politics and are a great way to learn how our government system works for constituents. For more information and to apply for our Spring 2015 Internships in the DC and El Paso Offices, please visit http://orourke.house.gov/services/internships