[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF DAVE ABDALLAH

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Dearborn Heights 
Council Chairman Dave Abdallah. Since he was first elected to serve the 
people of Dearborn Heights in 2015, Mr. Abdallah has been a tireless 
advocate for every corner of the city.
  Before he ever considered a career in public service, Dave Abdallah 
was an already well-known community member. Mr. Abdallah immigrated to 
Michigan from Lebanon at the age of ten and started school speaking no 
English. He worked hard at school and pursued studies in finance before 
he made his career in real estate, a natural fit for his outgoing and 
gregarious personality. In addition to his successful real estate 
career, Mr. Abdallah became involved with numerous community 
organizations, including Bint Jebal Cultural Center, and Michigan's 
Commission of Middle Eastern Affairs, which spurred his interest in 
elected public service.
  In his eight years serving as a member of Dearborn Heights' City 
Council, Mr. Abdallah has strived to give back to the community and 
make lives better. He has sought to uplift the voices and concerns of 
the residents he serves and he has worked to strengthen economic 
development within Dearborn Heights by attracting businesses to the 
area. When he isn't helping residents, he is cheering for our Detroit 
Lions every chance he gets.
  Please join me in recognizing Dave Abdallah for his outstanding 
commitment and service to the people of Dearborn Heights in Michigan's 
12th District Strong.

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