HONORING THE COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

On 2026-08-06, Representative Shontel M. Brown (D-OH-11) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS" in the House.

HONORING THE COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E777] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS _____ 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. ____________________