[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 131 (Tuesday, September 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ISHMAEL-LATEEF AHMAD

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                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2003

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ishmael-Lateef 
Ahmad for being awarded the 2003 Excellence in Communications Award by 
the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists. Winning the 
News Analysis category, Ahmad was essentially recognized for his 
outstanding ability to provide fair and effective coverage of local 
events. Ahmad has an exceptional skill of covering issues of importance 
to the African-American community in metropolitan St. Louis.
  In addition to his unwavering commitment to expanding the positive 
image of African-Americans in the media, Ahmad has selflessly dedicated 
time for community service. He has volunteered 20 years with the 
minority journalism workshop. Ahmad has influentially shaped the 
careers of minority youth interested in journalism. Through this free 
workshop, he has introduced many high school students and college 
freshmen to the world of communications.
  Mr. Speaker. It is with great privilege that I recognize Ishmael-
Lateef Ahmad today before Congress. Receiving this honorable award and 
his commitment to efficiently educating the next generation of 
journalists, makes him more than worthy of receiving our recognition 
today. I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Ishmael-Lateef 
Ahmad.

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