HR1908: HR1908 Muhammad, Akbar; commend

26 LC 129 1511 House Resolution 1908 By: Representative Herring of the 145th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Akbar Muhammad; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Akbar Muhammad is a dedicated and passionate historian and consultant on2 international affairs in Africa and the Middle East; and3 WHEREAS, Dr. Muhammad dedicates his time speaking and encouraging others to travel,4 work, and do business in Africa; and5 WHEREAS, he is the founder of Youth4Africa Foundation, a non-profit organization based6 on the belief that young Blacks in the diaspora are due a personal journey “back to africa”7 to gain a historical perspective that reconnects lost cultural traditions of the past to present8 life choices; and 9 WHEREAS, over the years he has accompanied and arranged travel to Africa for over 3,60010 experienced and first time travelers including notable celebrities, major sports figures, and11 influential civic and business leaders; and12 H. R. 1908 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1511 WHEREAS, he has traveled to and met top diplomatic officials to over 144 countries around13 the world, including 44 African nations, and has lived in Ghana, Africa, for over a decade;14 and15 WHEREAS, through the Africa and Middle East Literacy Foundation , he continues to16 consult with African and World leaders to promote humanitarian efforts in many parts of the17 world, including galvanizing business and political leaders fro m the diaspora to work in18 Africa and other developing nations; and19 WHEREAS, in 2007 he organized a historic trip for a press delegation to travel to Sudan for20 a visit to Darfur on a fact-finding mission, and through his ef forts secured exclusive21 one-on-one interviews with Sudan’s President Omar El-Bashir for Black Entertainment22 Television (BET) and the TV-One Network; and23 WHEREAS, Dr. Muhammad’s extensive work and travel in Africa are reflected in his24 column “Africa and the World” which is published in African-Ame rican newspapers25 nationally; and26 WHEREAS, his many good deeds were recognized when he was awarde d an Honorary27 Doctorate Degree from the Global Evangelical Christian Seminary at the University of28 Alabama; and29 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to honor the outstanding achievements of this30 distinguished individual.31 H. R. 1908 - 2 - 26 LC 129 1511 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that32 the members of this body recognize and commend Akbar Muhammad a nd extend their33 sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.34 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized35 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Akbar36 Muhammad.37 H. R. 1908 - 3 -