[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING NUR OMAR MOHAMED

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 30, 2020

  Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional 
life and light of Nur Omar Mohamed, father of my dear colleague, 
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
  Nur passed away on June 15, 2020 of complications arising from the 
coronavirus at the age of 67. He was taken from his family far too 
soon, but he leaves behind a distinguished legacy as the ``Superdad'' 
to his children, community, and all of those in our nation who had the 
good fortune to know him.
  After the outbreak of the Somali civil war, Nur kept his family safe 
and secure until their ultimate move to the United States in 1995. He 
became a mentor to many in the Minneapolis Somali community, and 
encouraged his children to pursue their dreams no matter how 
unconventional. He was an open-minded trailblazer who believed in the 
unique power of young people to make positive change--all qualities 
that we admire about our colleague, Representative Omar, today.
  Nur is survived by his seven children and many grandchildren, 
including Congresswoman Omar's three children, Isra, Adnan and Ilwad 
Hirsi. He will be remembered for his laugh, listening ear, and open 
heart.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in reflecting on the 
life of Nur Omar Mohamed and the incredible impact he made on our 
society.

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