[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 82 (Friday, May 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
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   HONORING THE INVESTITURE OF THE HONORABLE JUDGE YVONNA C. ABRAHAM

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Yvonna C. 
Abraham of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, on the occasion of her 
investiture as a judge of the Wayne County Third Circuit Court. 
Appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on July 1, 2021, Judge Abraham 
is the first Palestinian American judge in the state of Michigan. Her 
significant contributions to our community are worthy of commendation.
  Judge Abraham is a graduate of the University of Michigan--Dearborn 
and earned her law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. Prior 
to her appointment to the circuit court, Judge Abraham served as 
magistrate and director of probation for the 20th District Court in 
Dearborn Heights. She also taught courses in Business Law at Lawrence 
Technological University in Southfield. As a judge serving in the 
Family Division, she handles cases involving domestic relations; 
including divorce, child custody, and personal protection matters.
  Paving the way for future legal professionals, Judge Abraham is the 
first Palestinian American judge in the state of Michigan. Known for 
her integrity and fairness in difficult matters, Judge Abraham 
continues to serve her neighbors inside and outside of the courtroom. A 
mentor to aspiring law students, she serves on the court's Diversity, 
Equity, and Inclusion committee. She is also a member of the State Bar 
Judicial Ethics Committee and was President of the Michigan Association 
of District Court Magistrates. At home she is a member of the Wayne 
Mental Health Advisory Board, the Women Lawyer Association of Michigan, 
and the Arab American Women's Business Council Board. Judge Abraham 
resides in Dearborn Heights with her husband Marwan and daughter Lena.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Judge 
Yvonna C. Abraham on the occasion of her investiture as a judge of the 
Wayne County Third Circuit Court. This is a historic day and a 
culmination of Judge Abraham's lifetime of hard work and dedication to 
our community. We wish her the best as she takes on this new role.

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