Congratulating Leandrea Mikell

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate LeAndrea Mikell, the executive director for government and community engagement at Savannah State University for making the annual Georgia Trend 40 under 40 list.

LeAndrea grew up in Hardeeville, South Carolina, right on the other side of the river from Savannah. Though she didn't grow up in Savannah proper, LeAndrea lives and breathes our city.

She began her professional life in the city as a student at Savannah State University, where she interned for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, then went on to work for the Savannah Morning News, then to the World Trade Center in Savannah, then back to her alma mater.

Today, LeAndrea works with students, residents, and elected officials to provide better opportunities for young people across the region to prepare them for the success they deserve.

It is citizens like LeAndrea who make Savannah the tight-knit community it is. We are so lucky to have such talented people like her working to secure a better and brighter future for the students in our city.

I thank Georgia Trend for including her in its 40 under 40 list, and to thank LeAndrea for the important work that she does for her university and for our city.

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