[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 167 (Wednesday, December 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2213]
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         TRIBUTE TO THE ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DETROIT

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize a community 
whose outstanding dedication and commitment has led to a great 
accomplishment. On Saturday, November 10, 2001, the Islamic Association 
of Greater Detroit will celebrate the completion of its beautiful 
Mosque expansion, a project that has been the heart and driving force 
of this entire community.
  Located in Rochester Hills, the Islamic Association of Greater 
Detroit (IAGD) has always been a flourishing center of religious and 
social activity. Joyfully celebrating Ramadan and the Eid holidays, 
while lending a helping hand to those suffering and working for 
charitable causes, the IAGD has been a welcoming home to all who have 
walked through its doors.
  However as the community began to grow and expand, its ideas and 
vision for the future began to grow with it. Dedicating over fifteen 
years of their time and talents to expansion efforts, this community 
envisioned a center that would continue to cultivate its community 
roots as well as reach out to younger generations. With new 
constructions including a large banquet and social hall, classrooms, 
library, gymnasium, and so much more, the completion of this Mosque 
expansion has truly become an example to all communities. Donating 
their time, money and efforts to a vision that is shared by Muslim 
Americans across the nation, this community's hard work and dedication 
to the completion of this beautiful new Mosque will assuredly become an 
inspiration for the next generations of Muslims in America.
  I applaud the Islamic Association of Greater Detroit for reaching 
this historic milestone, and I urge my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating them on this landmark occasion.

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