[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING SHANTA KATIPAMULA

  (Ms. RANDALL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. RANDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Shanta Katipamula 
for her service to the people of Washington's Sixth Congressional 
District.
  For nearly 6 years, Shanta has been a trusted public servant working 
on behalf of the people of her home State of Washington.
  Inspired by her mother's example of service and leadership, Shanta 
has demonstrated a commitment to helping others and delivering results 
for constituents.
  As my legislative director, Shanta was instrumental in building my 
office from the ground up, establishing processes and securing early 
policy wins.
  In the past 2 years, she has successfully secured millions of dollars 
for community projects all across the district.
  She established the Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, bringing 
attention to the importance of ferry systems across the country.
  Shanta supported my office's work on the House Oversight and Natural 
Resources Committees by bringing partners together around issues 
important to the people I represent.
  Beyond her policy work, Shanta has been an indispensable mentor to 
members of the team and to me.
  Much of Shanta's work happened behind the scenes and beyond regular 
office hours, and her impact will continue to be felt across Washington 
State for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Shanta for her service to the people of 
Washington and wish her all the best in her next chapter where she 
will, in fact, continue to serve the people of our Washington.

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