MEDIA ADVISORY AND PUBLIC NOTICE

Congressman Al Green Expresses Gratitude for Receiving Pakistan’s Prestigious Medal of Service

(Washington, DC) — Today, Congressman Al Green was honored at a civil award ceremony at the Embassy of Pakistan and was presented with the ‘Tamgha-e-Khidmat’ medal of service by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Congressman Green released the following statement:

"I would like to express my gratitude to President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for awarding me the prestigious 'Tamgha-e-Khidmat' medal of service. I am deeply honored to be acknowledged for my work and service as a United States Representative from the Ninth Congressional District of Texas. I am incredibly grateful for the diverse community in my district, including the vibrant Pakistani community who advocated on my behalf for the receipt of this award. Their presence and contributions have had a profoundly positive impact on the Houston community, and I am fully committed to supporting and advocating for them, as well as all communities, in any way I can,” Congressman Al Green stated.

“In the wake of the devastating floods and earthquakes in 2022, I traveled to Pakistan to view the destruction myself, and afterward I strongly advocated for humanitarian aid. I also voted in favor of H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement (PEACE) Act, to increase aid to help fund Pakistan's social and economic development. I firmly believe that humanitarian aid and trade are some of the building blocks for world peace. This award serves as a reminder that humanitarianism is a global tool in the effort to sculpt world peace."