To honor and recognize Mr. Ahmad Shah Massoud, the former military leader of Afghanistan's Northern Alliance who was tragically assassinated by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban 25 years ago on September 9, 2001.

This resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives honors and recognizes Ahmad Shah Massoud, the former military commander of Afghanistan's Northern Alliance. It describes his role in resisting Soviet control of the Panjshir Valley, serving as Afghanistan's Minister of Defense, and leading armed resistance to Taliban rule after 1996. It notes that he was killed in a suicide bombing by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban on September 9, 2001. The resolution does not create programs, spend money, or change laws.

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