[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 31, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING SHUKRI JAMA

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                            HON. ILHAN OMAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 31, 2023

  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Shukri Jama, a dedicated 
member of my team for the last three years. Since December 2019, Shukri 
has loyally served the constituents of Minnesota's 5th Congressional 
District.
  Shukri was born in a refugee camp that bordered Somalia and Kenya. 
After arriving in the United States, she moved to Minnesota, as part of 
the UNHCR Refugee Resettlement Program. Shukri later moved to Nebraska 
where she attended middle and high school. She later received her 
bachelor's degree in political science at South Dakota University. Her 
experience as a Somali refugee inspired her to pursue a career in 
public service.
  During Shukri's time in my office, she has proven to be a talented, 
brilliant, and capable young woman. During her tenure, she has helped 
our constituents through answering our phone lines, responding to 
letters, managing our robust intern program, and helping the overall 
functioning of our office. It has been my pleasure to get to know 
Shukri and watch her develop her confidence and skills. I am incredibly 
grateful to her, along with my entire staff who work tirelessly to 
advance the interests of Minnesotans and the American people. Shukri 
has been an invaluable asset to my team, and I cannot wait to see the 
incredible things she will achieve.
  On behalf of Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring and thanking Shukri for her service. 
Her contributions to my office and the constituents of the 5th District 
will be forever cherished. It was an honor to get to work alongside her 
to advance a more just world. Shukri 's quick wit and love for Taylor 
Swift will be missed in the office each day, and I wish her all the 
best in her future endeavors.

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