[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E53-E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMEMORATING ARIANNE SLAY'S SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR AND 
                            WASHTENAW COUNTY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 25, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Arianne 
Slay of Ann Arbor, Michigan, on the occasion of her investiture as a 
judge of the 22nd Circuit Court of

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Washtenaw County. Having won the faith and trust of her fellow citizens 
in our most recent elections, Arianne is set to be a fantastic addition 
to the 22nd Circuit Court. Her contributions to Washtenaw County and 
the city of Ann Arbor are worthy of commendation.
  Arianne is a native of Ann Arbor, having graduated from Pioneer High 
School. Raised by two municipal employees, a love of community and 
dedication to her city was imbued in her from the very beginning. 
Though she left us for a while to study at Michigan State University in 
East Lansing, she came back to us with a bachelor's and juris doctor 
degree, ready to get to work.
  Arianne began her career of service in 2005 when she joined Community 
Corrections as a program manager. After years of dedication, she 
reached the position of Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney. For the 
last 5 years, Arianne has served as a Deputy City Attorney for the city 
of Ann Arbor where she worked on municipal matters and criminal justice 
reform.
  Arianne is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Washtenaw 
County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Woman Lawyers 
Association of Michigan, Black Woman Lawyers of Michigan, and the 
NAACP--Ann Arbor Chapter. Prior to taking the bench, she was also the 
co-chair of the Bias Awareness Committee of the Washtenaw County Bar 
Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring Judge 
Arianne Slay on the occasion of her investiture to Washtenaw County's 
22nd Circuit Court. While on the bench, she will ensure that members of 
our community of all races, genders, religions, and sexual orientations 
will have equal access to our judicial system. This is a culmination of 
her hard work and dedication to her community, and I wish her the best 
as she takes on this new role.

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