[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1157]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO ABDO YOUSSEF SAAB

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Abdo Youssef 
Saab of Los Angeles, California, a man of integrity and an outstanding 
community leader, who passed away on July 23, 2015.
   Abdo was born in Hammana, Lebanon on August 15, 1945. He was 
educated in Jesuit schools in Lebanon, studied in France and received 
his Civil Engineering degree. Abdo came to Los Angeles in the early 
1970's, where he met Lourdes, a community liaison for the Los Angeles 
Mayor's Office; they fell in love and married. They lived and raised 
their two daughters, Liane and Jessica in La Canada Flintridge before 
moving to Los Angeles.
   Mr. Saab began a long and remarkable career as a businessman, 
ascending quickly to the position of Vice President of Downtown L.A. 
Motors. He then began several businesses, including a travel agency and 
a consulting firm. Abdo was also active in the local law enforcement 
and political communities.
   A charismatic man, Abdo's presence was felt wherever he went. He 
loved to make people laugh, and his good sense of humor made a positive 
lasting impression on everyone he met. Valuing integrity in work, 
politics and life, Mr. Saab treated everyone equally with respect and 
as a friend, and cared deeply about civil liberties and justice. He 
enjoyed helping people and was a dependable friend in hard times. 
Deeply patriotic, Abdo loved Lebanon, his country of origin, and 
America, his adopted home.
   A devoted family man, Abdo is survived by his loving wife Lourdes, 
daughters Liane and Jessica Saab, brother George and sisters Georgette, 
Layla, Aida and May.
   Abdo was an irreplaceable part of our community and he will be 
sorely missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he 
touched. A trusted friend and a man of impeccable character, I ask all 
Members to join me in remembering Abdo Youssef Saab.

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