[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING SARAH KAPLAN

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Sarah Kaplan for her 
many contributions to the New Democrat Coalition. At the end of this 
year, Sarah will be leaving the New Dem staff to continue graduate 
school full-time.
  The New Democrat Coalition, which I have the pleasure to lead as 
Chair, is a group of 55 pro-growth, innovative solutions oriented 
Members of the House Democratic Caucus. The New Dems are committed to a 
growth agenda that speaks to Americans' hopes for a brighter economic 
future. Whether it's revolutionizing the ways we prepare people for the 
jobs of the future, encourage a spirit of innovation and 
entrepreneurship, or maintaining America's competitiveness in a 
rapidly-shifting global economy, the New Dems continue to work to 
advocate these priorities and modernize the policy and messaging of the 
Democratic Caucus.
  Sarah joined the New Dem staff in May 2013 as a staff assistant and 
research associate. She hit the ground rolling and was valuable at the 
start to the Members and staff of the Coalition. Recognizing her growth 
in the office, she was promoted to Policy & Member Services Aide where 
she assisted the New Dem Leadership Team and the Executive Director in 
strengthening the cohesion of the Coalition and advancing our policy 
priorities. Sarah was particularly valuable in working on the 
Coalition's innovation, education, national security, and trade policy 
priorities.
  Next year, Sarah expects to earn a Masters in Security Studies with a 
focus on Terrorism and Substance Violence from Georgetown University. 
After earning her graduate degree, she plans to continue serving our 
nation by rejoining government in national security policy.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Members of the New Democrat Coalition, 
thank you Sarah.

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