[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 211 (Friday, December 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1258-E1259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT H. BERNARD

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Robert H. 
Bernard for his outstanding service and leadership as Board Chair for 
Operation Refuge, a grassroots organization based in Western Wayne 
County.
  Operation Refuge provides essential services like emergency food 
assistance and youth programming to some of the most underserved 
populations in Wayne County and whose mission is to serve the community 
with compassion, empathy, and integrity. As Board Chair, Dr. Bernard 
leads with this mission as his top priority. He has worked tirelessly 
to foster community development and promote career-driven and 
educational opportunities for the youth. Dr. Bernard has gone above and 
beyond to ensure that youth programs, such as Camp Inspire, are 
inviting and fulfilling and that youth scholarship funding is plentiful 
and available. Overall, Dr. Bernard's leadership

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and service at Operation Refuge has made a long-lasting, positive 
impact on the community. His care for the youth and people of this 
community is evident and overflowing.
  Please join me in acknowledging Dr. Robert H. Bernard for his 
passionate leadership and dedicated service to Operation Refuge and the 
community.

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