“The Montgomery County Council stands in solidarity with the Jewish community and those who endured a 10-hour hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas at Congregation Beth Israel. We are thankful for the swift action taken by law enforcement and for their ongoing investigation of this attack. We also appreciate the efforts of our Montgomery County Police Department which has stepped up patrols at Jewish facilities across Montgomery County.

“Religious freedom is a fundamental right, and we cannot allow our houses of worship to become places of fear. Saturday’s attack is yet another frightening and painful reminder of how important it is to combat and condemn antisemitism in all its forms.


In 1973 he formally emigrated to the U.S. and worked for a shipping firm before founding his own international trading firm, Euro-America Shipping and Trade Inc., from which he retired after 27 years.

Mr. Ahmad served as a Board member of the Committee for Montgomery, Progressive Maryland, and the UpCounty Citizens Advisory Board, as well as a District 15 Democratic Party Precinct Chair and D15 Caucus Chair.


For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 13, 2022


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