[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22108]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



IN HONOR OF AMERICAN MUSLIM ALLIANCE ON THE OCCASION OF THE 4TH ANNUAL 
                        AMA NATIONAL CONVENTION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the leadership of 
the American Muslim Alliance (AMA) and all the convention participants 
on the occasion of the Fourth Annual AMA National Convention being held 
in Orlando, Florida.
  Political participation in the electoral process is important for 
every American. I commend the participants of AMA for its activity in 
gaining knowledge and making the necessary contacts for full 
involvement in the American political process.
  I commend the AMA for its ability to rise above basic participation 
to motivating American Muslims to become active participants in public 
office. AMA local and national organizers, through leadership training 
sessions held in several states, have set the groundwork for American 
Muslims themselves to run for elected positions. By encouraging Muslims 
to run for public office, the AMA has brought political participation 
among the Muslim community to a higher level.
  It is evident that AMA has played a crucial role in training and 
educating American Muslims nationwide about the political process. My 
colleagues, please join me in honoring AMA and its convention 
participants for this conference that will hopefully motivate more 
Muslims to consider a future in public service.

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