[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E810-E811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN MEMORY OF ZAHRA ABBAS

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, Michigan has lost an incredible human 
being. Zahra Abbas was brilliant, compassionate, and full of love for 
community. Please join me in honoring her memory.
  Zahra lived with epilepsy, which she learned to control with the use 
of cannabis. Her epilepsy and her personal journey in advocating her 
herself inspired her work to educate others and advocate for access to 
health care and

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the use of alternative approaches. Zahra founded and became the chair 
of the Cannabis Caucus for Michigan Democratic Party.
  Zahra spoke passionately about the issues she believed in at rallies, 
community meetings, and meetings with other political leaders across 
the state of Michigan and the nation. She was a relentless advocate for 
fair, sensible and just cannabis law reform. Her work impacted the 
lives of so many across our state.
  Please join me in recognizing the Zahra Abbas, our lion-hearted 
advocate with a radiant smile, as we honor her memory.

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