[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 161 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YEMEN AMERICAN BENEVOLENT 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the Yemen American Benevolent Association. Its 
meaningful work in Michigan is worthy of commendation.
  Established in 1969, the Yemen American Benevolent Association (YABA) 
was created to support targeted communities. YABA endeavored to 
strengthen families, grow a sustainable regional economy, promote 
environmental protections, cultivate leadership, and encourage mutual 
respect for all. Since its inception, YABA has been dedicated to its 
mission and offers services like immigration assistance, Arabic 
language classes, fax services, and tutoring, to name a few, to achieve 
its goals. The association's efforts truly make a difference and 
positively impact the communities it serves.
  The Yemen American Benevolent Association has been a valued part of 
our Michigan community for half a century. Although YABA's dedicated 
work continues to uplift targeted communities across Michigan, the 
association especially supports Dearborn and addresses the community's 
changing needs. Through its efforts to create links between people and 
the services they require, YABA has helped the Yemeni-Arab-American 
community in Dearborn thrive. YABA's wide range services prove to be an 
indispensable resource for many, and I deeply appreciate the 
association's tremendous work in our community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 50th 
anniversary of the Yemen American Benevolent Association. For half a 
century, YABA has been an essential part of our Yemeni-American 
community. We are grateful for its impact and wish it continued success 
ahead.

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