[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E969]
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                       IN MEMORY OF GEORGE KHOURY

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, today, I want to recognize the 
outstanding contributions of George Khoury, a community leader who 
proudly served as founding board member of ACCESS, a leading service 
organization in Michigan's 12th District, as we mourn his loss.
  Mr. Khoury was born in Jerusalem, Palestine in 1942 and immigrated to 
the United States in 1961, eventually making his home in southeast 
Michigan. Mr. Khoury knew first-hand the challenges facing immigrants 
and new Americans. Through his strong connections to the Arab American 
community, Mr. Khoury came together with others who saw the need for an 
organization that would create a welcoming space, as well as connect 
people with critical human services, such as English as a Second 
Language classes, career training, and healthcare. George Khoury was 
incredibly proud of seeing his vision for community empowerment come to 
life and to see ACCESS thrive and grow in the services it offers.
  In addition to his monumental work with ACCESS, Mr. Khoury served in 
leadership roles at a number of local and national organizations. He 
co-founded the Detroit chapter of Arab American University Graduates as 
well as the Organization of Arab Students (OAS) at Wayne State 
University. He was an active member of the Arab American Anti-
Discrimination Committee of Michigan.
  Please join me in recognizing the legacy of George Khoury. He was an 
inspiration and a leader, whose loss is deeply felt.

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