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IN RECOGNITION OF OCCUPY THE CORNER DETROIT
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HON. RASHIDA TLAIB
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 8th Annual Occupy the Corner/Detroit event, an initiative hosted by Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Sheffield in Detroit for its continuous efforts and dedication to provide hope and resources to our communities within Detroit.
For eight years, Occupy the Corner Detroit has been an essential event and program to combat neighborhood crime and violence while promoting critical resources such as expungement program information, utility assistance, housing assistance and so much more. This annual event uplifts our residents and neighbors in 13th District strong and provides hope for economic opportunity for those that have been left behind or underserved.
Occupy the Corner Detroit is more than just an event. It truly signifies the importance of community and the resilience of Detroiters. Occupy the Corner Detroit provides a space of residents to convene and feel empowered to address day to day challenges. I am truly proud to work in partnership with Council President Pro Tem Sheffield in serving the 13th Congressional District.
Please join me in recognizing the hard work of Occupy the Corner Detroit on behalf of the communities of Detroit, Wayne County, and Michigan's 13th Congressional District and congratulate this initiative on eight years of service to the community.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 108
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