[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 60 (Friday, April 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E461]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 13, 2018

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize April as 
National Arab American Heritage Month. Arab Americans throughout 
southeast Michigan and the entire country embody the best of America 
through their work ethic and contributions to our communities.
  It is always an honor to recognize April as National Arab American 
Heritage Month and celebrate the community's diversity of creed, values 
and faith that strengthen America's democracy. With almost four million 
Arab Americans living in the United States, it is important that we 
take the time to honor the momentous contributions made by these 
individuals. Arab Americans have greatly impacted the American way of 
life across a variety of fields, including education, business and 
government. Those of us in southeast Michigan know that whether they 
are a business owner, lawyer or factory worker, these individuals make 
our community a better place to live and raise a family.
  Michigan's 12th District contains Dearborn, Michigan, which is home 
to the largest population of Arab Americans in the country, and it is a 
distinct privilege to represent this community in Congress. Dearborn is 
a vibrant city that is home to people from all walks of life and 
backgrounds who have a common desire to foster a community in which 
families can thrive. Arab American community members are attributed to 
meaningful and lasting positive change in southeast Michigan. Notable 
contributions include the creation of the Center for Arab American 
studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, which teaches the 
history and experiences of Arab Americans in a fast-growing facility 
and the opening of the Arab American National Museum, which is the 
world's first museum devoted to Arab history and culture. These 
hardworking individuals make our communities strong and exemplify the 
values that make America great. During Arab American Heritage Month, it 
is my hope that the contributions of Arab Americans throughout our 
country's history will be recognized and celebrated.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing April as 
National Arab American History Month. Their meaningful contributions to 
the United States are deserving of acclaim.

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