[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E777]
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             HONORING THE COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

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                         HON. SHONTEL M. BROWN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 2026

  Ms. BROWN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
the Council of International Programs on seven decades of service and 
excellence. Founded in Cleveland in 1956 and still headquartered in 
Ohio's 11th Congressional District today, the Council of International 
Programs has spent 70 years building bridges abroad through 
professional exchanges and cultural connections. By welcoming emerging 
leaders from around the world and connecting them with communities 
across Northeast Ohio, the organization has strengthened global 
partnerships, showcased the best of Northeast Ohio, and served as a 
template for cultural exchange initiatives across America.
  On behalf of the people of Ohio's 11th Congressional District, I am 
proud to recognize the Council of International Programs for its 
outsized impact and congratulate its leadership, staff, volunteers, and 
alumni on this remarkable milestone.

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