[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5686-5687]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HAJJI SALEEM AAKHIR MUHAMMAD

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2014

  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the very distinguished 
Hajji Saleem Aakhir Muhammad for his service in our armed forces.
  Mr. Muhammad of Elizabeth, New Jersey, departed this life on January 
6, 2012, at the age of 83. He served in the United States Army Air 
Force and was a decorated World War II veteran. Mr. Muhammad was also 
an original member of the 332nd Fighters Group Squadron, an all Black 
unit known as the Tuskegee Airmen, for which he received Congress' 
highest and most distinguished civilian award, the Congressional Gold 
Medal of Honor. Following his service, Mr. Muhammad was a small 
business owner and entrepreneur in New Jersey.
  Last week the City of Elizabeth saluted a legend and honored the life 
of Mr. Muhammad and his dedication to our country. Mr. Muhammad and his 
contributions are outstanding examples of service in our military and 
service to our communities.

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