[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E84-E85]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF TUFAIL AHMAD

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                           HON. JAMIE RASKIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2022

  Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of my 
remarkable constituents, Tufail Ahmad, who passed away on January 13, 
2022. Tufail dedicated his life to civic engagement and public service. 
His unwavering dedication to building a better future for his family, 
neighbors, friends and community is a true testament to the values we 
cherish as a country.
  Tufail was born on March 4, 1938 in the small village of Allahabad, 
India. As a young man, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master 
of Arts degree in Commerce from Allahabad University before emigrating 
to Pakistan. While in Pakistan, Tufail worked as an assistant professor 
and then as the Deputy Auditor General for the Pakistan Audit and 
Accounts Services. Tufail later travelled to the United States in 1968 
as a member of the Pakistan audit team at United Nations Headquarters 
in New York City. After formally emigrating to the United States in 
1973, Tufail briefly worked at a shipping firm before he proudly 
founded his own international trading firm, Euro-America Shipping and 
Trade Inc.
  After 27 years at the trading firm, Tufail went on to volunteer 
community service and served as a board member of the Committee for 
Montgomery, Progressive Maryland and the Upcounty Citizens Advisory 
Board. Tufail was also well known for his outstanding active

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involvement in state and local politics, including serving as Precinct 
Chair and D15 Caucus Chair. He was later recognized as Precinct 
Official of the Year in 2004 and in 2018 was inducted into the 
Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame.
  In 2003, in what has become his enduring legacy, Tufail co-
established the Montgomery County Muslim Council where he spearheaded 
efforts to boost civic engagement in the Muslim community. He also co-
founded the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation, an organization that 
aspires to a hunger-free and hate-free society for all people, 
regardless of their faith, race or gender. Under Tufail's determined 
leadership, the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation became one of the 
largest nonprofit charitable foundations in Montgomery County.
  Tufail devoted his life to providing for, and sharing with, all of 
our people. His unshakable commitment to improving the lives of his 
friends, family, neighbors, and community embodies true American 
patriotism.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
remarkable life and wonderful legacy of my constituent, Tufail Ahmad.

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