[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 80 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E424-E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING TAHREEM ALAM

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                            HON. ILHAN OMAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2023

  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Tahreem Alam, a fellow in my 
Washington, D.C. office for all of the hard work she has done for me, 
my staff, and the State of Minnesota.
  Daughter of Bangladesh immigrants, Tahreem along with her older 
sister and younger brother grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia. She is a 
graduate of Virginia Tech, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 
Multimedia Journalism, International Relations, and Arabic with minors 
in Women's and Gender Studies and Middle East Studies. She earned her 
Master of Arts degree in Middle East Studies at the Elliott School of 
International Affairs at George Washington University.
  I got to know Tahreem, after she was selected to serve as a 
legislative intern in my congressional office from a pool of highly 
qualified applicants in the spring of 2022 and she later returned that 
fall for a nine-month fellowship. During the last year and half, 
Tahreem has proven to be a talented and brilliant young woman, always 
ready to learn something new. She has demonstrated a high-level of 
professionalism, dedication, and confidence in all her assigned tasks. 
It has been my pleasure to get to know Tahreem and see her flourish.
  Every Member of Congress works with many exceptional staff, from the 
staff in their own personal offices, to committee staff, and floor 
staff. It has often been said that without staff this institution would 
not run, and I agree. Without the many fine staff with whom I have had 
the good fortune to work with, I and other Members of Congress would 
not be able to do the kind of work we do for our constituents every 
day.
  Tahreem should be proud of the service she has provided to our 
District and country. She has assisted my office in multiple areas, 
including communications, appropriations, and constituent engagement 
and advocacy. She has been an exemplary public servant during her time 
with the office. Tahreem is deeply committed to her studies, our 
community, and to ensuring that she is an active participant in making 
our country a better place. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation 
to Tahreem for all of the fine work she has done and wish her continued 
success in the years to come.
  On behalf of Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring and thanking Tahreem for her service.

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