DECEMBER 2015

“We are stronger
because our
community
includes all of you.”
– Lt. Governor
Brian Calley
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“The Chaldean
experience in
Southeast Michigan
is the true American
experience. This
has always been
a country of
refugees and I
hope this country
will continue to
remember that.
We must welcome
refugees to
America.”
– U.S. Rep
Sander Levin
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“I hope this building
always serves as a
landmark.”
– Sterling Heights
Mayor Michael Taylor
“We’ve seen an
incredible resurgence
in the business sector
[with the Chaldean
influx].”
– Macomb County
Executive
Mark Hackel
its inception. “This work is not about
just providing a service but the lessons
we learn from each individual
we encounter,” she said. “The refugee
who teaches us that there is still
life after fleeing and leaving behind
all you have ever known. The immigrant
who had the courage and
the drive to leave for a better life.
The vulnerable that needs to be protected.
The voiceless who wants to
be heard. The hopeless who need to
hear that it’s going to be okay. We
all want to be accepted and feel welcomed.”
1. Cutting the ribbon
2. Sterling Heights
Mayor Michael Taylor
3. Sharon Hannawa
4. U.S. Rep.
Dave Trott
5. Anmar Sarafa
6. Martin Manna
addresses the crowd
7. Attendees line up
for lunch provided by
Regency Manor
8. Mar Ibrahim
Ibrahim and U.S.
Rep Sander Levin
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“What you’re
doing today is not
just for you but
for generations to
come.”
– U.S. Rep Brenda
Lawrence
“This building is a
symbol of coming
together, community
collaborations,
friendships new and
old, and teamwork.”
– Sharon Hannawa