ISB Recognizes Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

ATLANTA - Oct. 29, 2021 - PRLog -- The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta (ISB) met withAtlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 to thank her for her efforts to make  Atlanta a stronger community.  Mayor Bottoms was recognized by ISB for her efforts to promote diversity to empower all residents regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, background or socio-economic status to be good and involved neighbors.

ISB's Executive Director, Soumaya Khalifa, joined by members of ISB's board members, Advisory Council members and local Imams, presented the Mayor with a sculpture designed specifically for ISB to commend her leadership.  Board member Imam Plemon El-Amin, followed by Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley of ISB's Advisory Committee, offered words of prayer and thanks.  The gift was presented by ISB Executive Director Soumaya Khalifa, along with outgoing board chair Dr. Nabile Safdar and Imam El-Amin.   Mayor Bottoms responded with gratitude for ISB's work in the community and the leadership it has shown during her tenure.

"The board of the ISB (www.isbatlanta.org)   is deeply grateful for Mayor Bottoms' work to truly embrace the vision of Atlanta as a welcoming city and her outstanding leadership, making our city a better place to live, " said Dr. Safdar during the presentation.   "We also truly appreciate all that you have done to help keep us and our neighbors safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic," continued Dr. Safdar, a physician with Emory Healthcare.  Ms. Khalifa added, "we are so thankful for your continuing effort to create One Atlanta by bringing different communities together in the spirit of friendship.  The ISB wishes you good fortune in your future endeavors and we are certain you will bring your light, grace and devotion to improving the lives of all people to your next leadership role."

For more information, please contact Soumaya Khalifa at 678-523-5080.