[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 26, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHINESE AMERICAN VETERANS DURING WORLD 
                                 WAR II

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. LANE EVANS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 26, 1999

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the sacrifices and 
contributions made by Chinese Americans during World War II.
  Today, many of these brave men and women who served with pride during 
that time are gathering in Washington to remember their war years and 
the experiences that changed their lives forever. And tonight, the 
Organization of Chinese Americans, together with the Asian Pacific 
American Studies Program of the Smithsonian Institution, is sponsoring 
the world premiere of the documentary ``We Served with Pride: The 
Chinese American Experience in World War II''. The documentary is a 
first hand look at the personal experiences of Chinese Americans during 
the war.
  I hope these efforts will help reverse an unfortunate situation. 
Despite their sacrifices, the service of Chinese American veterans 
during World War II is not well known to most Americans. More than 
20,000 Chinese Americans served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the 
war, in almost every imaginable capacity. Without question, their 
sacrifices and distinguished efforts helped push our nation on to 
victory over the Axis powers.
  Their pride is justified. The contributions they made in every 
theater of the war should be remembered. As Americans learn more about 
its nation's participation in the war through films such as ``Saving 
Private Ryan'', we should also use this opportunity to educate them 
about all facets of the war effort. The costs that Chinese American war 
veterans paid to defend our nation deserves this acknowledgment.
  I urge the entire House of Representatives to join me in asking that 
our nation reflect upon these contributions and again thank our Chinese 
American veterans for their sacrifices and service.

                          ____________________