[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E960-E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF MR. MOHAMMAD SIDDIQUE SHEIKH'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                      THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2019

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. 
Mohammad Siddique Sheikh's nearly five decades of service to our great 
Commonwealth of Virginia.
  Mr. Sheikh was born and raised in Gujranwala, Pakistan, before moving 
to the United States 50 years ago. He came with just $10 dollars in his 
pocket, and today he is a very successful businessman living the 
American dream. Since moving to this country, Mr. Sheikh has served our 
country as a successful entrepreneur and advocate for the Pakistani 
American community in the larger Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 
Mr. Sheikh has also been on several academic boards and business 
institutions, including George Mason University, one of Virginia's 
largest public research institutions. He is also the Founder of the 
Pakistan American Business Association (PABA), a representative body of 
entrepreneurs of Pakistani-origin. In recognition of his service and 
commitment, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Council on 
Diversity formed by the Police Chief of Fairfax County. He served in 
this position for more than five years.
  Mr. Sheikh is a selfless and dedicated leader in the Pakistani 
American community. He has been a torch-bearer in promoting Pakistan's 
friendly image in the United States. Mr. Sheikh's servant leadership 
can be witnessed in his work when he helped create the Muslim Community 
Center in the state of Maryland and being a leading voice in the 
creation of Islamic Circle of North America Sunday School for Muslim 
communities residing in the DC metro area. In the education field, Mr. 
Sheikh has been a dominate force in promoting connections between 
higher institutions in Pakistan and the United States. As a member of 
the Board of Visitors at George Mason University and Pakistan's 
National University of Science of Technology, he led an effort to 
create opportunities for National University of Science and Technology 
faculty and students to study at George Mason University through 
various programs. He also played an active role in promoting 
cooperation between GMU and University of Karachi. Today, the two 
institutions are now working on various initiatives and programs.
  Madam Speaker, I have had the privilege to know Mr. Sheikh for many 
years and count

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him as a friend. I ask you to join me in recognition of Mr. Mohammad 
Siddique Sheikh leadership, passion, and determination in service to 
our great nation.

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