[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 198 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1651]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING HAZIM HARDEMAN

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                           HON. DWIGHT EVANS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2017

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an inspirational man 
from North Philadelphia, Hazim Hardeman, a winner of the prestigious 
Rhodes scholarship.
   Hardeman, 23, was born in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew 
up blocks away from Temple University. In 2015, Hardeman graduated with 
High Honors from the Community College of Philadelphia with a degree in 
Communications. During his time at the Community College of 
Philadelphia, he served as a vice president of the Student Government 
Association. After his time at the Community College of Philadelphia, 
he transferred to Temple University, where he earned his bachelor's 
degree in Strategic Communications and Public Advocacy and graduated 
magna cum laude in 2017. In addition to his many achievements he has 
written on the prison abolition movement, gun-violence, and hip-hop 
music and is a substitute teacher in the School District of 
Philadelphia.
   Prestigiously, Hardeman is the first Community College of 
Philadelphia and Temple University graduate to become a Rhodes Scholar. 
The Rhodes scholarship is one of the oldest and most distinguished 
international scholarships in the world. Hardeman was chosen not only 
for his outstanding scholarly achievements, but for his character, 
commitment to others and to the common good. Next fall, Hardeman will 
enroll at Oxford University in England. While there, he will pursue his 
master's degree in sociology or political theory.
   Hardeman has faithfully devoted his academic career and life toward 
advocating and supporting his community. The 2nd Congressional District 
of Pennsylvania is so proud of his wonderful accomplishments and 
extends gratitude to Hazim Hardeman for his dedicated support to the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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