[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 134 (Friday, August 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1041-E1042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF KIMBERLY ISMAIL

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 9, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kimberly 
Ismail, winner of the Volunteer of the Year Governor's Service Award. 
Her service to the Dearborn community is worthy of commendation.
  Kimberly Ismail is employed by Dearborn Public Schools and has 
inspired her fellow staff everyday with her kindness and drive to help 
others in every way that she can. Ms. Ismail chairs the Dearborn City 
Beautiful Commission, which promotes beautification efforts and 
improvement of the appearance of the City of Dearborn. She also serves 
on the Board of Directors for the Dearborn Symphony and as Vice 
President of the League of Women Voters of Dearborn and Dearborn 
Heights.
  Ms. Ismail is known among her colleagues for her selfless dedication 
in her service to others. For years, she has organized the Forgotten 
Harvest hunger walk and was the first to introduce the ``Arrive Alive'' 
anti-distracted driving campaign in Michigan. During the school year, 
Ms. Ismail helps provide the school supplies that local children need 
to succeed. She has also taken the lead in helping new refugees gain 
access to food and

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other community resources and during the holidays she can be found 
organizing food and gift drives for the less fortunate. The designation 
of Michigan Volunteer of the Year is well deserved. Her passion for 
volunteerism, patience, kindness, and devotion to the community is 
inspiring to all.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Kimberly 
Ismail and her lifelong commitment to the Dearborn community. Ms. 
Ismail has positively impacted countless lives in the City of Dearborn 
as well as across the state of Michigan.

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