[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E891]
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                          HONORING KANKO ZONOU

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2023

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the service and 
accomplishments of Kanko Zonou, my congressional staffer who has 
consistently served my office and the people of Florida's 24th 
Congressional District. Kanko has proven to be a very articulate young 
woman and shows great promise for her future endeavors. Kanko has 
assisted my office in various areas, such as legislative research, 
constituent outreach, and team management. She had demonstrated an 
excellent drive and a continuous willingness to learn.
  Kanko Zonou was born in Lome, Togo and raised in the state of 
Georgia, She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Georgia State University 
where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Science. At Georgia 
State University, she served as Women's Rights chair for the NAACP, and 
she received the Nell Hamilton Trotter Student Leadership Award for her 
service. During her junior year, she presented two research projects 
centered around economic issues at the Southern Political Science 
Association's 2022 annual conference. Kanko is currently a member of 
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her experiences have 
empowered her to advocate for human rights, as well as social justice.
  Upon transitioning from my office, Kanko will continue to work in 
legislation as she fights for justice.
  On behalf of Florida's 24th Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Kanko Zonou for her exemplary 
character, dedication to teamwork, and willingness to learn.

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