[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 133 (Friday, August 4, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING SISAY SENBET

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 2023

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Sisay Senbet on 
receiving the Tom Miller Advocacy Award for his outstanding work and 
self-advocacy in Didlake's AbilityOne Program, a federal program that 
creates employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  Sisay immigrated to the District of Columbia from Ethiopia in 2010 
and started working for Didlake as a custodian at the Pentagon in 2012. 
In 2015, he started working the night shift so he could enroll in 
college. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2019.
  Shortly after obtaining his college degree, Sisay was promoted to 
Site Safety and Health Officer. In his new role, he conducted work 
inspections and trained new employees in the proper use of safety 
equipment. Last September, he was promoted to Lead Worker and is now 
responsible for coordinating and leading the Pentagon custodial crew's 
day-to-day-operations.
  In his spare time, Sisay volunteers at his community library, 
teaching classes and tutoring other individuals with disabilities. In 
particular, he helps people with visual impairments use screen reading 
software to access digital information.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to recognize Sisay 
Senbet, whose life and career are a source of inspiration for both 
immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

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