[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 1 (Monday, January 24, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E4]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          IN HONOR OF THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 24, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the Philippine American 
Society of Ohio as they gather for their Rizal Night Celebration on 
December 18, 1999.
  The Philippine American Society of Ohio is an organization dedicated 
to the preservation of the Filipino culture. The Rizal Night is an 
annual celebration commemorating the birthday of the nation's hero, Dr. 
Jose Rizal. In addition to honoring Dr. Rizal, the event will induct 
two sets of officers to the PASO board and PASO Women's Auxiliary 
Board. This important event will also raise funds for maintaining the 
newly designed cultural center in Parma, Ohio.
  The Philippine American Society of Ohio is a great cultural asset. As 
it is probably the first group of Filipinos to build a cultural center, 
their determination and dedication to their heritage is an inspiration 
to their families and community. Countless people have contributed to 
the construction of the Center, through financial support, sharing 
their electrical and painting talents, granting interest-free loans and 
donations of materials. The construction of the center is testament to 
the cohesiveness of the Society.
  Moreover, I commend the strength of the Philippine American Society 
for the Medical Missions Projects. Missionaries not only treat patients 
for their physical ailment, but also provide spiritual support. Their 
work in reaching out to people living in the Philippines is admirable.
  It is with great honor that I ask my distinguished colleagues to join 
me in congratulating the Philippine American Society of Ohio as they 
celebrate the birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal and congratulate the new board 
members.

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