[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING SHANTA KATIPAMULA FOR FOUR AND A HALF YEARS OF OUTSTANDING 
                                SERVICE

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2025

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Shanta 
Katipamula for nearly five years of outstanding service to my office 
and the constituents of Washington's 1st Congressional District. Shanta 
joined my office in July 2020, and as someone raised in Washington, she 
ensured that the voices of those in our communities were front and 
center in our work. She has worked tirelessly on securing millions of 
dollars for our region through Community Project Funding (CPF) and has 
become known as the ``CPF Queen.'' Shanta has been instrumental in many 
of my legislative efforts including securing bipartisan passage of the 
National Landslide Preparedness Act, which will help communities better 
prepare for natural disasters, saving the Redmond postal facility and 
protecting mail delivery for millions of King and Snohomish County 
residents, and advocating for enhanced standards and protections for 
wildlife as demonstrated in calling for the relocation of Tokitae, the 
beloved captive Southern Resident orca who was captured from the Puget 
Sound.
  As our Legislative Correspondent and intern coordinator, Shanta 
ensured that every constituent received a timely response and served as 
a mentor to countless interns in our office. Shanta has been a trusted 
advisor and an invaluable member of our team. Her sharp intellect and 
commitment to public service have elevated our work and remind us all 
why we fight for our communities. She has made a lasting impact, and 
her legacy will continue to inspire our work for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Shanta 
Katipamula and wishing her the best in her next chapter.

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