[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 165 (Friday, October 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     IN RECOGNITION OF ANN RUDISILL

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 18, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ann Rudisill 
and congratulate her on being a Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber 
(SWCRC) Women of Achievement Award Honoree. Her commitment to our 
Downriver community makes her a deserving recipient of SWCRC's 
Inspiring Achievement Award.
  Ann Rudisill is a veteran of the United States Air Force. After 
serving in Colorado Springs for four years during the Vietnam Era, Ann 
returned home with an unrelenting commitment to the men and women who 
served in the United States Armed Forces alongside her. She endeavored 
to find new ways to support our nation's veterans, especially those in 
her local community, and has been passionately pursing this mission 
ever since.
  On April 7, 2017, Ann Rudisill founded Downriver for Veterans. 
Recognizing many veterans in our community lack reliable assistance and 
transportation options, Ann established Downriver for Veterans to help 
them meet their needs and navigate throughout the Downriver region. 
Since the organization's inception, Downriver for Veterans has provided 
food, shelter, paperwork, and transportation to over 350 veterans in 
our Downriver community. The organization continues to rapidly grow and 
was officially recognized as a non-profit organization in February of 
this year. Downriver for Veterans has a real impact on the veterans of 
our community, and Ann's meaningful efforts truly serve as an 
inspiration to all.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ann 
Rudisill as she receives SWCRC's Leadership Award. Her commitment to 
veterans by ensuring all their basic needs are met is worthy of 
commendation. Ann wholehearted deserves the SWCRC Leadership Award, 
and, above all, we thank her for her service to our great nation.

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