[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E56]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER ABDUL ``AL'' 
                                HAIDOUS

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 22, 2025

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today the 12th Congressional District 
recognizes and celebrates Wayne County Commissioner Abdul ``Al'' 
Haidous for his more than 40 years of public service to the City of 
Wayne and Wayne County and congratulates him on his retirement.
  Born in Lebanon, Al came to the City of Wayne five decades ago and 
made a name for himself in the community running Al's Friendly Market 
with the help of his wife, Mary, for 35 years. As the first Arab 
American mayor in Wayne County, his leadership paved the way for future 
leaders and was an inspiration to so many.
  In 2014, he was elected to the Wayne County Commission. For 14 years, 
he served our residents with dedication and resilience, always focusing 
on bringing people together. I thank Commissioner Haidous for his 
decades of public service. His legacy will continue to inspire our 
community in the years to come. Please join me in recognizing 
Commissioner Al Haidous as we wish him well in his retirement.

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