IN RECOGNITION OF MR. MOHAMMAD SIDDIQUE SHEIKH'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 124
(Extensions of Remarks - July 23, 2019)
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IN RECOGNITION OF MR. MOHAMMAD SIDDIQUE SHEIKH'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO
THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
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HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr.
Mohammad Siddique Sheikh's nearly five decades of service to our great
Commonwealth of Virginia.
Mr. Sheikh was born and raised in Gujranwala, Pakistan, before moving
to the United States 50 years ago. He came with just $10 dollars in his
pocket, and today he is a very successful businessman living the
American dream. Since moving to this country, Mr. Sheikh has served our
country as a successful entrepreneur and advocate for the Pakistani
American community in the larger Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Mr. Sheikh has also been on several academic boards and business
institutions, including George Mason University, one of Virginia's
largest public research institutions. He is also the Founder of the
Pakistan American Business Association (PABA), a representative body of
entrepreneurs of Pakistani-origin. In recognition of his service and
commitment, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Council on
Diversity formed by the Police Chief of Fairfax County. He served in
this position for more than five years.
Mr. Sheikh is a selfless and dedicated leader in the Pakistani
American community. He has been a torch-bearer in promoting Pakistan's
friendly image in the United States. Mr. Sheikh's servant leadership
can be witnessed in his work when he helped create the Muslim Community
Center in the state of Maryland and being a leading voice in the
creation of Islamic Circle of North America Sunday School for Muslim
communities residing in the DC metro area. In the education field, Mr.
Sheikh has been a dominate force in promoting connections between
higher institutions in Pakistan and the United States. As a member of
the Board of Visitors at George Mason University and Pakistan's
National University of Science of Technology, he led an effort to
create opportunities for National University of Science and Technology
faculty and students to study at George Mason University through
various programs. He also played an active role in promoting
cooperation between GMU and University of Karachi. Today, the two
institutions are now working on various initiatives and programs.
Madam Speaker, I have had the privilege to know Mr. Sheikh for many
years and count
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him as a friend. I ask you to join me in recognition of Mr. Mohammad
Siddique Sheikh leadership, passion, and determination in service to
our great nation.
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