[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF MING PAO DAILY NEWS

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2002

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to commemorate 
the 5th Anniversary of the Ming Pao Daily News, a source of information 
to the Chinatown community in New York's 12th district and to Chinese 
Americans in major cities across the country.
  Ming Pao Dally News provided vital coverage of the September 11 
terrorist attacks, the aftermath of which deeply affected Chinatown. In 
addition, the newspaper covered other news of interest to the Chinese 
American community, including the democratic elections in Taiwan last 
December.
  Ming Pao not only produces news of interest, it is thoroughly 
committed to improving the community. Through charity fundraising, 
educational seminars, and sponsorships of cultural events, the 
newspaper is dedicated to showcasing the best the community has to 
offer.
  I am pleased to mark Ming Pao's five years this month. I wish the 
organization the best of luck and success for many more years.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker.




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