[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF IMAM HAAZIM FAQUEEH RASHED

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2019

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Imam Haazim 
Faqueeh Rashed, as his family and the Sacramento community gather to 
remember him. Imam Rashed dedicated his life to the advancement of all 
communities, regardless of faith, in Sacramento. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring the life and legacy of Imam Haazim Rashed.
  Imam Haazim Faqueeh Rashed graduated from Stanford University and 
attended Yale University Law School. His professional career began with 
progressing economic development as a Director for the National 
Development Council. He dedicated himself to the education of various 
economic development professionals and initiated the revitalization of 
communities across the nation.
  In 1972, Imam Haazim Faqueeh Rashed converted to Islam and dedicated 
his life to his faith and service. In 2003, Imam Rashed moved to 
Sacramento and played a foundational role in establishing Sacramento's 
Masjid As-Sabur and soon became its Imam. In addition to leading his 
congregation, he was involved in numerous organizations and dedicated 
much of his time to the Sacramento's interfaith and community efforts 
through the Council of Sacramento Valley Islamic Organizations 
(COSVIO), Sacramento Area Congregations Together (Sac-ACT) and served 
on the Board of CAIR-Sacramento Valley/Central California.
  Imam Haazim Rashed worked tirelessly to help those in need and was 
known for his jovial uplifting character. He lifted the spirits of 
others and gave his life to helping community members. Imam Rashed was 
a devout husband, loving father and doting grandfather. I offer my 
deepest condolences to his wife of 46 years, Janice Davis Rashed, his 
children, extended family, and his community as Imam Haazim Rashed has 
touched the lives of many.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Imam Haazim Faqueeh Rashed, a 
man who has dedicated his life to the advancement of the American 
Muslim community and all communities in Sacramento. As Imam Haazim 
Faqueeh Rashed is being honored with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement 
Award by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in honoring his contributions to Sacramento and 
beyond.

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