[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E722]
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     CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ASIAN-AMERICAN FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 1996

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Asian-American 
Federation of California as they celebrate the third annual Asian-
American Festival. The festival will be held this Saturday, May 11, 
1996, at Kennedy Community Park in Union City, CA, in California's 13th 
Congressional District.
  The Asian-American Federation was formed out of the need for Asian-
Americans to unify in order to address a common set of goals and 
ideals, and to educate all Americans about the diverse Asian cultures 
in America and their positive contributions to the American way of life 
and culture.
  The purpose of the festival is the same--to educate people about the 
history of Asians in the United States and the significant 
contributions that Asians have made to this country. The event is a 
day-long festival that has drawn is many as 3,000 people in the past. 
This year's theme is ``Unity in Diversity'' and the event will feature 
arts and crafts, cultural programs, and a variety of foods from 
different Asian cultures. Some of the cultures represented will be 
Filipino, Indian, Taiwanese, and Thai.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues join me in recognizing 
the Asian-American Federation for their efforts in working to foster a 
greater appreciation and awareness of Asian heritage. I also ask that 
you join me in congratulating the federation on organizing this 
important event to celebrate diversity, where all people are encouraged 
to come together to learn about and respect other cultures.

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