[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 17 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     COMMENDATION OF DR. CHAD AUDI

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                           HON. HANSEN CLARKE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2012

  Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
Chad Audi, CEO and President of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries 
(DRMM) in Detroit, Michigan. February 2012 marks Dr. Audi's 15th year 
serving Wayne County through his work at the DRMM.
  Dr. Audi began working in the DRMM's finance department in 1997 and 
rose to become the Vice President of Finance and Administration. Later, 
he was appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. In 2005, 
Dr. Audi was selected to serve as the CEO/President of the DRMM.
  Dr. Audi is a well-respected member of the community who has formed 
strategic partnerships with outside organizations, agencies, and 
individuals and found creative and cost-effective ways to serve DRMM's 
clients in a friendly, spiritually supportive environment.
  The DRMM is the country's largest rescue mission and is committed to 
sharing the gospel of the love of Jesus Christ. The DRMM provides hope 
to the disadvantaged, abused, and homeless people in Wayne County.
  Under the leadership of Dr. Audi, the DRMM serves one million meals 
to the homeless and hungry annually. The DRMM provides over 1,600 
community members a day with shelter, food, substance abuse treatment, 
case management, transitional jobs, and spiritual mentoring.
  The DRMM has also opened the Cornerstone Bistro in Highland Park, 
Michigan. The Cornerstone Bistro is a sit-down restaurant and 
``cornerstone'' of a culinary apprenticeship program run by the DRMM 
and Wayne County Community College. This program helps DRMM clients 
receive on-the-job training and a culinary arts associate degree.
  I commend Dr. Audi's tireless work improving the quality and range of 
services available to those in need in our community.
  It is with great honor that I recognize Dr. Audi and his work at the 
DRMM creating a brighter future for Wayne County residents.

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