[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E356]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    COMMEMORATING LEADERSHIP SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. RUDY YAKYM III

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2024

  Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize and congratulate 
everyone at Leadership South Bend-Mishawaka on their upcoming 50th 
anniversary celebration in May, and in particular, the members of Class 
50 on their commencement ceremonies.
  As a proud member of Leadership SBM's Signature Leadership Class 43 
back in 2017, I know firsthand what an invaluable resource and great 
organization Leadership SBM really is. Leadership SBM plays a vital 
role in getting young people better connected within our community and 
with their peers across a wide spectrum of professions and fields. In 
fact, I'm still proud to count many of my classmates from Class 43 as 
dear friends to this day.
  Leadership SBM is instrumental in forming tomorrow's local leaders; 
leaders who will create the kinds of opportunities we all will benefit 
from. Additionally, the opportunities Leadership SBM provides for 
continued learning, social connection, and community service projects 
is a big part of what makes our region in northern Indiana so special. 
For all these reasons and more, I am proud to be counted as one of 
Leadership SBM's many alumni going back a half-century.
  Congratulations to Leadership SBM on this impressive milestone and on 
50 years of excellence. I hope everyone enjoys the very well-deserved 
50th anniversary celebration in May, and I look forward to 
congratulating Leadership SBM on many more anniversaries in the years 
ahead.

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