Dearborn's Rep. Abdullah Hammoud Sworn Into Michigan House of Representatives

DEARBORN, MI — Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) was ceremonially sworn in on Jan. 11 to serve in the Michigan House of Representatives for the 99th Legislature in 2017-18, according to a press release.

Rep. Hammoud is a lifelong Dearborn resident, and attended Dearborn Public Schools his entire life. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and his Master's in Public Health from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

In a statement, Rep. Hammoud said “Dearborn is a diverse community – culturally, demographically, and economically - and I look forward to being that voice for all of Dearborn and its residents. There are several priorities that I am bringing with me to Lansing — health care access and affordability, clean air and water reforms, small business protections, and support for public education.”

Rep. Hammoud was one of seven Wayne County-based representatives sworn into the House. All vow that their priorities in office will reflect those of Southeast Michigan working families, seniors and students, according to the press release.

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Photo caption: State Rep. Hammoud takes the oath of office from Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bridget Mary McCormack on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at the state Capitol in Lansing. With him are his mother, Ghada Hammoud, and friends Ghida Dagher and Zineb Hussein.

Photo courtesy of House Democratic Leader Sam Singh & the House Democratic Caucus