United States Department of Commerce Extends Appreciation to John Akouri for Continued Support & Efforts

(WASHINGTON, DC)...In a letter received today and addressed to the President & CEO of the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce, the United States Department of Commerce hails John Akouri for his involvement with the federal government agency.

"Thank you for your continued cooperation and support with the many programs conducted by the US Census Bureau in the Detroit Region which includes Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia," states the letter.

The Department praises Akouri for the "many ways you have supported our efforts to conduct an accurate and complete Census." In building on and ensuring a long lasting working relationship with the Chamber, the Bureau plans to "explore possible ways to emphasize and promote public cooperation with the Census next year."

Councilman Akouri is a former Washington, DC Press Secretary and Congressional Senior Advisor on Capitol Hill. He is currently serving with the Department of Homeland Security as a member of its Incident Management Team, as well as the United States Army, following his acceptance of a personal request by Major General Thomas P. Bostick to serve on the Grassroots Advisory Board.