[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 128 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             FARISHTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS FULBRIGHT AWARD

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2017

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Karim Farishta 
of Sugar Land, TX, for receiving a Fulbright award to do research in 
Sri Lanka.
  A graduate of George Washington University and a Truman Scholarship 
recipient, Karim is focused on the core of youth engagement, 
urbanization and reconciliation. Prior to leaving for Sri Lanka, Karim 
worked for the White House and was one of the youngest political 
appointees in the Obama Administration. Each year the Fulbright Program 
grants students the opportunity to study, research or teach English 
abroad in an effort to internationalize communities and campuses around 
the world. Fulbright scholars focus on the conditions and challenges 
differing regions face, as well as building valuable U.S. 
relationships.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Karim for receiving this Fulbright award. Keep 
up the great work.

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