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The 1998 Heritage Hall of Fame Honoree is Tarik Daoud

22 May 1998

The Friends of International Institute Announce 1998 Heritage Hall of Fame Honoree Tarik Daoud, Reports Detroit Auto Dealers Association

    DETROIT, May 21 -- The Friends of the International Institute
of Metropolitan Detroit have selected Tarik Daoud, President of Al Long Ford
in Warren, Mich., as one of four ethnic leaders to be named 1998 International
Heritage Hall of Fame Honorees, reports Detroit Auto Dealers Association.  The
honorees, chosen for outstanding service to their ethnic groups and to the
community, were announced at an award presentation held Sunday, May 17, at the
Detroit Athletic Club.
    Daoud, a business leader in automobile dealerships, was recognized for his
generous support of education through scholarships and his involvement in
civic and charitable works.  After leaving his native Iraq in 1956 to attend
the Detroit Institute of Technology, Daoud joined Stark Hickey Ford sales
operations, and by 1972 had purchased Al Long Ford.  His contributions to
scholarships and endowments exceed $500,000 to such institutions as Wayne
State University, Albion College, Eastern Michigan University, Boston
University, Lawrence Technological University, Madonna University and the
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.  Daoud is the recipient of
the Ellis Island Medal of Honor authorized by the U.S. Congress, and the
Founders Award of the University of Michigan.
    Al Long Ford, Inc., is a member of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association,
which supports more than 240 members with legislative and industry
representation, educational programs and community relations activities.  The
dealership is located at 13711 East Eight Mile Road.