[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 5 (Wednesday, January 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E15]
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                        RECOGNIZING LINA DAKHEEL

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 10, 2024

  Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my fellow U.K. Caucus 
Co-Chairs, Mr. Derek Kilmer of Washington, Mr. Joe Wilson of South 
Carolina, and Mr. David Rouzer of North Carolina, to recognize the 
invaluable service of Lina Dakheel, who has served as the Senior 
Congressional Advisor at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. for 
the past five years. Throughout her tenure, Lina has personified the 
Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom 
with her tireless work, diligent commitment, and dedication to public 
service.
  As one of our key liaisons with the United Kingdom, Lina has 
facilitated bipartisan engagement with Congressional members and all 
levels of the British Government, from Prime Ministers to Cabinet 
Ministers, Members of Parliament, and members of the Royal Family. 
Through two Presidential Administrations and three Prime Ministers, 
Lina has led the British Embassy's Congressional operations, ensuring 
we in the United States remain well connected with our allies across 
the Atlantic. Lina has been steadfast in ensuring the highest 
diplomatic channels between our two countries remain open and well-used 
for the range of issues covered by the U.S.-UK relationship.
  The Special Relationship between the United States and the United 
Kingdom remains special thanks to the work of public servants like Lina 
Dakheel. We in Congress will miss her work at the Embassy and wish her 
the best in her future endeavors.

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