[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 122 (Tuesday, July 13, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF AYA'S SWEETS

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                          HON. RASHIDA TLAIB-

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2021

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the culmination 
of hard work and dedication by Aya Islim and her family that has 
resulted in the grand opening of Aya's Sweets, a shop and bakery in the 
Dearborn Heights community in Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
  Small businesses are the life blood of our economy, contributing to 
local economies and fostering a sense of community. But, what truly 
makes the grand opening of Aya's Sweets shine is that it is the 
realization of a dream. Aya, at the age of sixteen, and with the 
support of her family, has committed so much of herself into seeing 
this business succeed.
  Mostly self-taught, Aya began baking at the age of nine by watching 
cooking videos and shows. She has never shied away from a challenge. As 
she honed her skills, she earned a reputation for her beautiful and 
tasty creations, and has taken the step of opening her own bakery.
  Please join me in recognizing and celebrating Aya and the lslim 
Family on the occasion of the grand opening of Aya's Sweets. We wish 
them many years of success in service to our neighbors in Michigan's 
#13th District Strong.

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