[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO FLORENCE HONGO

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                         HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 1994

  Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Florence 
Hongo, a truly special individual who has volunteered her time and 
effort for a quarter of a century to promote the image of Asian-
Americans in our country. Florence has worked diligently to foster a 
general understanding of the Asian-American experience, and on May 21, 
1994, she will be recognized by the Japanese American Curriculum 
project for the many tireless contributions she has made to the project 
and her community.
  Florence Hongo received her B.A., in History from San Francisco State 
University; she then proceeded to obtain her secondary teaching 
credential from San Francisco State University. Ever since her 
graduation, Florence has helped others understand the importance of 
Asian-American history in our country both as an educator/instructor as 
well as in numerous advisory roles, and she has devoted her efforts to 
increasing the public's awareness of Asian-American history, culture, 
and literature. Through her work, Florence has helped create a more 
positive self-image for the Asian-American community through her 
efforts.
  Florence Hongo has voluntarily managed the Japanese-American 
Curriculum Project, or JACP, since its inception. JACP was originally 
created to educate the public about the Japanese-American experience 
during World War II from firsthand accounts. Through the help of 
dedicated volunteers like Florence, the project has grown considerably 
in scope and importance. Throughout the growth of the JACP, Florence 
Hongo has worked to ensure that the materials assembled portray an 
accurate and unbiased account of the different Asian-American 
experiences.
  Mr. Speaker, Florence Hongo has received numerous awards for her hard 
work and dedication. I highly commend Florence Hongo for her many 
accomplishments and contributions to educating the public about the 
Asian-American experience and for her 25 years of service to the JACP. 
I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating her for being honored 
at the JACP's Silver Anniversary. I extend my best wishes to Florence 
Hongo for continued success in all her future endeavors.

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