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Rashida Tlaib was mentioned in IN RECOGNITION OF ABENA HOGAN..... on page E125 covering the 1st Session of the 117th Congress published on Feb. 11, 2021 in the Congressional Record.

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IN RECOGNITION OF ABENA HOGAN

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HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

of michigan

in the house of representatives

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the many outstanding contributions to the communities of Wayne County in Michigan's 13th Congressional District of Abena Hogan, as we honor her memory.

Born and raised in Detroit, Ms. Hogan was a proud daughter of her community. She began her first career in public service working for southeast Michigan's regional public transit system S. After 20 years of service, Ms. Hogan briefly retired before she was called back into serving the public once again, as the Community Relations Liaison to the Wayne County Clerk.

Ms. Hogan took immense pride in serving the people of Wayne County. She was an active member of countless community organizations, serving as a board member and as a volunteer, including the NAACP and Barton McFarland Community Council. Ms. Hogan believed deeply in the power of the people and grassroots action. She engaged people, young and old, on the importance of being involved and taking action.

Ms. Hogan was well-known for her boundless energy, willingness to always lend a hand to someone in need, and commitment to improving the quality of life for all community members. Ms. Hogan was affectionately called ``Queen Abena'' because of her commanding, yet loving presence. She was a true public servant and will truly be missed.

Please join me and ``Smile! One more time!'' as Abena Hogan always said, as we pay tribute to her memory and recognize her hard work on behalf of the communities of Detroit, Wayne County, and Michigan's 13th Congressional District.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 26

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