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HR 1908: Muhammad, Akbar; commend

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House Resolution 1908

By: Representative Herring of the 145th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Akbar Muhammad; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Akbar Muhammad is a dedicated and passionate historian and consultant on international affairs in Africa and the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Muhammad dedicates his time speaking and encouraging others to travel, work, and do business in Africa; and

WHEREAS, he is the founder of Youth4Africa Foundation, a non-profit organization based on the belief that young Blacks in the diaspora are due a personal journey “back to africa” to gain a historical perspective that reconnects lost cultural traditions of the past to present life choices; and

WHEREAS, over the years he has accompanied and arranged travel to Africa for over 3,600 experienced and first time travelers including notable celebrities, major sports figures, and influential civic and business leaders; and

WHEREAS, he has traveled to and met top diplomatic officials to over 144 countries around the world, including 44 African nations, and has lived in Ghana, Africa, for over a decade; and

WHEREAS, through the Africa and Middle East Literacy Foundation, he continues to consult with African and World leaders to promote humanitarian efforts in many parts of the world, including galvanizing business and political leaders from the diaspora to work in Africa and other developing nations; and

WHEREAS, in 2007 he organized a historic trip for a press delegation to travel to Sudan for a visit to Darfur on a fact-finding mission, and through his efforts secured exclusive one-on-one interviews with Sudan’s President Omar El-Bashir for Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the TV-One Network; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Muhammad’s extensive work and travel in Africa are reflected in his column “Africa and the World” which is published in African-American newspapers nationally; and

WHEREAS, his many good deeds were recognized when he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Global Evangelical Christian Seminary at the University of Alabama; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to honor the outstanding achievements of this distinguished individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Akbar Muhammad and extend their sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Akbar Muhammad.