[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11810]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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            A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL AMERICANS: MR. ED AHMAD

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2001

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, as the nation of Guyana celebrates its 35th 
Independence Anniversary, I would like to salute an outstanding 
Guyanese American, Ed Ahmad, as a Point of Light for all Americans.
  Ed Ahmad is a successful entrepreneur who owns and operates many 
businesses. He is currently the broker/owner of Century 21 Ahmad 
Realty, Inc. and Ace Mortgages, Inc. He is also the CEO/President of 
the Chateau Royale, Inc.
  A Guyanese immigrant, Mr. Ahmad arrived in the United States in 1983. 
He came in search of prosperity for himself and his family. He worked 
hard and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from The City College of 
New York in 1988. He is a licensed real estate broker, mortgage banker, 
and insurance broker.
  Mr. Ahmad is very versatile; he is knowledgeable in all office, data 
based and modern business products. He is experienced in all facets of 
business, from training to budgeting and advertising.
  His personal awards include a Gold Medallion, and Certificates of 
Achievement for exceptional sales in real estate. Century 21 Ahmad won 
first place in Queens County and was ranked third in real estate in the 
Northeast Division. The Chateau Royale won first place for best in 
design and architecture from the Queens Chamber of Commerce in 1997.
  Mr. Ahmad is an active participant in community and political 
affairs. He is the founder of the New Concept Democratic Club. He 
supports and donates to many community organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Mr. Ed Ahmad as a point of Light 
for all Americans.

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