[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. MOHAMMAD KHALID

  (Mr. ROSE of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ROSE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my 
constituent, Dr. Mohammad Khalid, a man who truly embodies the American 
Dream.
  Dr. Khalid came here from Pakistan and settled on Staten Island in 
1975 where he opened his dental practice and worked hard to provide for 
his children, both of whom are now successful attorneys.
  Dr. Khalid says he considers it his moral and ethical duty to help, 
and he shows that every single day, not just in his professional life, 
but in all of his extraordinary community service. Dr. Khalid is a 
cultural ambassador on Staten Island, serving as the president of the 
Iron Hills Civic Association and the Pakistani Civic Association.
  After the tragic events of 9/11, Dr. Khalid and the Pakistani Civic 
Association worked to bring Staten Islanders together. Now doing this 
for 15 years, they have served meals and shared their culture all for 
the betterment of our community.
  I am proud to represent such a diverse and inclusive community full 
of leaders like Dr. Khalid, who exemplify the hard work, grit, and 
determination that make this country so great.

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