[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING MOHAMMAD SIDDIQUE SHEIKH'S SERVICE TO OUR GREAT 
                        COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2021

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, since moving to the United States from 
Gujranwala, Pakistan, Mr. Sheikh has served his community diligently 
through successful entrepreneurship and advocacy for the Pakistani 
American and Muslim communities.
  Mr. Sheikh's dedication and commitment to the Pakistani American 
community has had a great impact not only those in Virginia's First 
District but the Greater Washington area. Throughout the years Mr. 
Sheikh has worked tirelessly to support Muslim communities through the 
creation of the Muslim Community Center and the Islamic Circle of North 
America Sunday School.
  Mr. Sheikh is the Founder and Chairman of the U.S.-Pakistan 
International Chamber of Commerce (USPICC), previously known as the 
Pakistan American Business Association (PABA), a representative body of 
entrepreneurs of Pakistani-origin, created in 1985. USPICC has worked 
with various business and academic entities to provide guidance and 
support to entrepreneurs, professionals, and the community in general.
  In conjunction to advocating for the Pakistani American and Muslim 
community, Mr. Sheikh has also been a great supporter of several 
academic boards and business institutions, including George Mason 
University's (GMU) education program. Through his positions on the 
board of visitors with George Mason University and Pakistan's National 
University of Science and Technology (NUST), Mr. Shiekh has been able 
to create opportunities and connections abroad for both the students 
and faculty at GMU and NUST.
  Madam Speaker, I have had the privilege to know Mr. Sheikh for many 
years and count him as a friend. I ask you to join me in recognition of 
Mr. Mohammad Siddique Sheikh's leadership, passion, and determination 
in service to our great Nation.

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