[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 130 (Tuesday, October 17, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
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             IN HONOR OF THE FORT WORTH MASJID OF AL-ISLAM

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 17, 2000

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, it will be 
my honor and privilege to attend and participate in events which 
promote racial and religious unity and peace. On October 21, 2000, the 
Fort Worth Masjid of Al-Islam, under the leadership of Imam Nasir 
Ahmed, will host a Southwest Regional Pioneer Banquet honoring those it 
considers to be pioneers in the causes of diversity, religious 
interaction, Islam, economic development, political awareness and 
education.
  I am humbled to be among a group of honorees which includes religious 
radio broadcaster and journalist, Robert Ashley; American Jewish 
Congress Southwest Region executive director, Joel Brooks; community 
relations consultant, writer and member of the Thanks-Giving Square 
Interfaith Council, Rose Marie Stromberg; 97-year old founder of the 
Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society, Lenora Rolla; 
long-time Muslim, 95-year old Dave Hassen; and the organizer of Brooks 
of Baaziga, a Muslim girl's group, Ruby B. Muhammad.
  The work of the Fort Worth Masjid of Al-Islam is, by itself, 
noteworthy. Yet, the Masjid's efforts are heightened and broadened by 
the fact that this celebration will include the personage and the 
teachings of The Honorable Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, leader of the 
Muslim American Society. Throughout this country and around the world 
Imam Mohammed is known, respected and admired for his work towards 
peace, religious freedom and diversity and liberty for all people. On 
October 22, 2000, the Fort Worth-Dallas area will have the pleasure of 
receiving his message on ``Dealing With Racism From Religion''. It is 
my great pleasure, therefore, to join with the Fort Worth Masjid of Al-
Islam, its brothers and sisters in the Dallas Masjid of Al-Islam and 
the larger Fort Worth-Dallas community in heartily welcoming Imam 
Mohammed to our community.

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