Rashida Tlaib: “I recognize Wayne County Commissioner Abdul ``Al'' Haidous for his more than 40 years of public service to the city of…”

“I recognize Wayne County Commissioner Abdul ``Al'' Haidous for his more than 40 years of public service to the city of Wayne and Wayne County and congratulate him on his retirement. We lovingly call him Al. He was born in Lebanon and came to the city of Wayne five decades ago. He made a name for himself in the community, running Al's Friendly Market with the help of his wife, Mary, who I love dearly, 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 of us. 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 years to come. Please join me in recognizing Commissioner Al Haidous as we wish him well in his retirement. ____________________”