Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Mucaad Hussein Abdalla, known by his friends and family as Siraaj. Last month, a tragic incident took the lives of 157 individuals when an airplane crashed in Ethiopia. This unfortunate event took the lives of eight Americans, and one of those individuals was Mucaad Hussein Abdalla. Mucaad was a member of our community. Growing up in St. Cloud, Minnesota, he graduated from St. Cloud Apollo High School and began a career as a truck driver. To his friends and family, Mucaad was simply known by his nickname, Siraaj, meaning a light or a lamp. He brought laughter, joy, and light to those around him. We extend our most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones for their loss. Thanking KoriAnn Carter and the United Way of Central Minnesota”