[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 64 (Monday, May 22, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HAKKI GURKAN

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 22, 2006

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Hakki G. 
Gurkan of Chicago, Illinois, on the occasion of his 30th birthday. 
Currently serving our Nation in Iraq, Hakki is continuing an impressive 
career in many areas of public service.
  Petty Officer, 2nd class Gurkan joined the United States Navy Reserve 
in 2002 and is now serving overseas in Iraq as an Intelligence 
Specialist. He is fiercely proud to serve his country and I am 
certainly proud of him.
  Before being mobilized, Hakki served as a Chicago Police Officer for 
6 years. As a patrol officer in the 11th District, he worked tirelessly 
every day to respond to emergencies and keep our community safe and 
secure.
  Last year Hakki added to his already considerable background in 
public service by using his vacation time to serve as an intern in my 
Washington, DC office. He was a strong addition to the office and 
assisted my staff in many important ways.
  Hakki received his bachelor of arts degree from Columbia College in 
Chicago and earned a master's degree in law enforcement administration 
from Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth Congressional District of 
Illinois, I thank Hakki for his devoted service to our country, both at 
home and overseas.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in sending best wishes to Petty 
Officer, 2nd Class Gurkan and all American men and women in uniform 
serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world.

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