| Asian Pacific American Heritage Month |
May 10, 2012 |
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Judy Chu, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage month and to a service organization from my district, the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) that provides crucial services to our community. This month gives us an opportunity to reflect and honor the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) who have enriched our nation with their countless contributions to American history."
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| Asian Pacific American Heritage Month |
April 24, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In 2010, my colleague, Congressman Honda, introduced H. Res. 1316 to designate this month as a time to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States. As an original co-sponsor, I reaffirm my commitment to address the concerns and needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community."
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| A Tribute In Honor Of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month And The Hep B Free Campaign |
May 13, 2011 |
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Anna Eshoo, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and a particular effort to benefit the Asian Pacific American (APA) community, the Hep B Free Campaign. This is a month to acknowledge and celebrate the APA community’s vital economic, cultural, academic, and political contributions to our diverse and dynamic country. I’m proud to join more than 150,000 of my APA constituents in California’s 14th Congressional District, whose work enriches our lives every day."
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| Asian Pacific American Heritage Month |
May 2, 2011 |
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Dianne Feinstein, D-CA
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"Mr. President, since 1978 we have set aside the month of May to honor Americans who are of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Today I am pleased to join the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the many accomplishments and contributions of such an inspiring, spirited, and industrious group of people."
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| Honoring Norman Yoshio Mineta |
December 15, 2010 |
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Judy Chu, D-CA
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"It is because of Secretary Mineta, who introduced legislation when he was in Congress, that we designate May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Because of that, today all Americans are reminded of the many contributions Asian Americans have made to this country. It was Secretary Mineta who spearheaded the long push and final passage of the Japanese American reparations bill. Because of him, finally there was an apology and relief to the 120,000 Japanese Americans who lost everything while being interned during World War II just because of their ancestry."
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