[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 151 (Thursday, September 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARAB AMERICAN AND CHALDEAN COUNCIL

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2019

  Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Arab American 
and Chaldean Council (ACC) as they celebrate 40 years of service to 
Southeast Michigan. The ACC began as a one-person office in August 1979 
with the vision to help the growing number of Arab immigrants in the 
Metro Detroit region. In the first year, over 400 clients sought 
assistance through their organization.
   Over the years they have served as a valuable resource for the 
immigrant community. They provide a variety of services including 
counseling, health care, language assistance, employment training, and 
job placement. More than that, they have created a safe place for 
immigrants to feel welcomed and supported as they acclimate to their 
new life in America.
   The ACC continues to be a beacon in the community, serving nearly 
70,000 people and providing over 450,000 services in the last year. 
There is no doubt that the ACC will continue to make a positive 
difference in the years to come.
   I encourage everyone to visit Michigan and witness the rich cultural 
diversity, grit, and determination the citizens of our state have to 
offer. On its 40th anniversary, the Arab American and Chaldean Council 
has much to be proud of. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating 
this tremendous milestone.

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