[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. HAGIR ELSHEIKH

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2025

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Dr. Hagir Elsheikh, 
a distinguished resident of the 10th Congressional District, for her 
exemplary public service, charitable leadership, and extraordinary 
contributions to healthcare and autism advocacy within the Commonwealth 
and the Nation. Dr. Elsheikh is the Chairwoman and CEO of Hagir Network 
and the founder of multiple mission-driven organizations, including 
Kareem's Mission Autism Support Center, Tomorrow's Smile Inc., HSE 
Staffing Agency LLC, Autism Care Solutions LLC, and KMission TV LLC.
  A serial entrepreneur, nurse, educator, and a former Sudanese refugee 
who survived political torture and violence, Dr. Elsheikh came to 
Pennsylvania in 2001, where she rebuilt her life and impacted thousands 
through programs that serve children with autism, train and employ 
caregivers, and create educational media. She also mentors women and 
youth throughout Pennsylvania in leadership, business, and civic 
engagement.
  Dr. Elsheikh has earned awards such as the 2025 Globe St. 
Humanitarian Woman of Influence Honoree, Honorary Doctor of Humane 
Letters from Central Penn College, 2024 YWCA Carolyne L. Smith Legacy 
Award Recipient, 2024 Harambee Award, Life Esteem Inc., Pennsylvania 
Senate Citation Honoree, and her work was featured on France 24, BBC, 
WITF, ABC, AlhurraTV, and VOA. Her memoir, Through Tragedy and Triumph: 
A Life Well Traveled, supports survivor scholarships and peacebuilding 
initiatives.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 10th Congressional District, I am 
honored to recognize Dr. Hagir Elsheikh as a courageous leader, 
international diplomat, and philanthropist for her exceptional service 
to the Citizens of Pennsylvania, and for her tireless efforts to build 
love and compassion into every sector she touches, from healthcare to 
charity. Her life stands as a model of resilience, passion, and public 
service.

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