[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 164 (Thursday, October 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YEMENI AMERICAN BENEVOLENT 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 17, 2019

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Yemeni 
American Benevolent Association, an outstanding service organization in 
Wayne County, Michigan, for its fifty years of service.
  The Yemeni American Benevolent Association was founded in 1969 to 
promote empowerment of people, environmental protection, and respect 
for cultural diversity. They have worked to cultivate community 
leadership, as well as providing education and other services to the 
surrounding community. Aside from language classes, translation 
services, and tutoring, the Yemeni American Benevolent Association has 
grown its annual scholarship program to help young people achieve their 
dreams of pursuing higher education. The scholarship program is an 
amazing achievement that has provided a pathway to a better future and 
encourages young people to give back to their community.
  I ask you to please join me in tribute to the Yemeni American 
Benevolent Association as they celebrate this milestone.

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