[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1514-E1515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN ARAB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ITS 
                   PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in 
recognizing the Arab American Chamber of Commerce for its economic and 
trade development efforts. The Chamber has served the Michigan 
community well, and we wish them continued success in helping to build 
a vibrant and diverse economy for our region and state.
  Founded in 1992, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce has worked to 
support the

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Arab American business community through its networking and development 
efforts. The Chamber facilitates delegations between Michigan and U.S.-
based companies and those in the Middle East. It also provides 
information and resources regarding opportunities in the Middle Eastern 
market. As the largest Arab American business organization in the 
United States, the Arab American Chamber of Commerce has attracted 
numerous corporate sponsors in its effort to build economic bridges 
between different cultures.
  The Commerce's activities have not only led to increased business 
opportunities among companies in the Arab American community, but its 
efforts to promote greater economic ties have also improved 
intercultural dialogue between the Arab American community and its 
partners. It is great to see the positive impact the Chamber has had in 
building bridges and promoting greater cultural understanding between 
Arab American businesses and the community at large. It is my hope that 
the organization continues to play a leadership role in creating 
lasting bonds between different cultures and communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the 
Arab American Chamber of Commerce for its economic and trade 
development efforts. The Chamber has served the Michigan community well 
and is committed to work toward success moving forward.

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