[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 83 (Thursday, May 13, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF SHAHID AHMED'S SERVICE TO THE NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DeLBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2021

  Ms. DeLBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank Shahid Ahmed for 
his many contributions to the New Democrat Coalition. This week, Shahid 
will be leaving the New Democrat Coalition after two years of service 
to become New Dem Congressman Donald McEachin's Communications 
Director.
  The New Democrat Coalition, which I have the honor to Chair, is made 
up of 94 forward-thinking Democrats in the U.S. House of 
Representatives who are committed to getting things done. We represent 
the expansion of the Democratic Party beyond our urban base into purple 
districts and we are key to holding the majority. Our focus and 
composition of members, makes our communications team critical to the 
Coalition's success.
  Shahid joined the New Dem communications staff as the Staff & Digital 
Assistant in April 2019. Prior to joining the New Dem staff, Shahid was 
a Communications Fellow for Congressman Jared Huffman of California and 
a Press Intern for Congressman Donald McEachin of Virginia. In 
recognition for his hard work and digital expertise, he was promoted to 
Digital and Press Assistant in January 2020 all while pursuing his 
Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies at The Johns Hopkins 
University.
  Originally serving under former New Democrat Coalition Chair Derek 
Kilmer, Shahid has been an able communications staffer to me and many 
members of the Coalition. Over his tenure, the New Democrat Coalition 
has exponentially grown its digital footprint thanks to Shahid's 
knowledge of social media platforms, digital media, and effective 
communications. Most notably, Shahid created dynamic, creative content 
to promote the Coalition's key policy and message priorities. Shahid 
also served as a key digital advisor for New Dem Members and their 
staffs working with them to develop compelling ways to reach their 
constituents on issues that mattered most in their districts. Shahid 
will continue to be a valued mentor to communications staff in the New 
Dem family and beyond.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the members of the New Democrat 
Coalition, I thank Shahid and wish him best of luck.

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