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IN RECOGNITION OF SHAHID AHMED'S SERVICE TO THE NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION
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HON. SUZAN K. DeLBENE
of washington
in the house of representatives
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Ms. DeLBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank Shahid Ahmed for his many contributions to the New Democrat Coalition. This week, Shahid will be leaving the New Democrat Coalition after two years of service to become New Dem Congressman Donald McEachin's Communications Director.
The New Democrat Coalition, which I have the honor to Chair, is made up of 94 forward-thinking Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives who are committed to getting things done. We represent the expansion of the Democratic Party beyond our urban base into purple districts and we are key to holding the majority. Our focus and composition of members, makes our communications team critical to the Coalition's success.
Shahid joined the New Dem communications staff as the Staff & Digital Assistant in April 2019. Prior to joining the New Dem staff, Shahid was a Communications Fellow for Congressman Jared Huffman of California and a Press Intern for Congressman Donald McEachin of Virginia. In recognition for his hard work and digital expertise, he was promoted to Digital and Press Assistant in January 2020 all while pursuing his Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies at The Johns Hopkins University.
Originally serving under former New Democrat Coalition Chair Derek Kilmer, Shahid has been an able communications staffer to me and many members of the Coalition. Over his tenure, the New Democrat Coalition has exponentially grown its digital footprint thanks to Shahid's knowledge of social media platforms, digital media, and effective communications. Most notably, Shahid created dynamic, creative content to promote the Coalition's key policy and message priorities. Shahid also served as a key digital advisor for New Dem Members and their staffs working with them to develop compelling ways to reach their constituents on issues that mattered most in their districts. Shahid will continue to be a valued mentor to communications staff in the New Dem family and beyond.
Madam Speaker, on behalf of the members of the New Democrat Coalition, I thank Shahid and wish him best of luck.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 83
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