[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 172 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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TRIBUTE TO CHALDEAN FEDERATION OF AMERICA IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR 20TH 
                        ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 20th 
Anniversary Celebration and 9th Annual Awards Banquet of the Chaldean 
Federation of America. This anniversary marks 20 years of the 
federation's distinguished commitment to the Chaldean community in 
Michigan and 9 years of presenting awards to exemplary citizens within 
the community.
  The Chaldean Federation of America was established in 1980 as a 
nonprofit organization, as part of the nationwide group of the 
Association of Chaldean Americans. The federation is a beacon of 
support for Chaldean American citizens living in the metropolitan 
Detroit area, providing valuable assistance to the Chaldean American 
community. Today the Chaldean Federation of America represents over 
120,000 Chaldean Americans living in the Detroit metropolitan area.
  Community and public service are tenets of the Chaldean Federation of 
America. Their organization provides help for Chaldeans seeking to 
adjust comfortably into American society. The organization is also 
involved in numerous community action programs, including, but 
certainly not limited to, serving needy families, protecting civil and 
legal rights of all Chaldenas promoting volunteer opportunities, 
offering language enhancement classes, promoting greater understanding 
of cultural differences, and working with youth to ensure they have an 
equal opportunity. Services like these are why we must all look with 
great pride upon the work on behalf of the community done by the 
Chaldean Federation of America.
  Without an organization like the Chaldean Federation of American, the 
large population of Chaldean Americans living in Michigan would be 
without one of the greatest resources within the community. Too often 
we tend to ignore minority groups, forcing them to live in isolation 
from the whole community. The Chaldean Federation of America is 
committed to breaking down walls that at times exist between 
communities, fostering great understanding of cultural differences, and 
providing Chaldean Americans with valuable services that benefit not 
only Chaldeans, but the entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Chaldean Federation of 
America for 20 years of outstanding support in the community and I ask 
that all of my colleagues join me in recognition of their hard work and 
dedication.

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