[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E604]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO MAS AND MARCIA HASHIMOTO

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the contributions made by two longtime community leaders. Mas and 
Marcia Hashimoto have been working tirelessly for years to educate our 
local communities about the World War II incarceration of Japanese and 
Japanese Americans.
  Mas and Marcia created the idea of ``Liberty Lost . . . Lessons in 
Loyalty'', a re-enactment of the incarceration of Japanese and Japanese 
Americans and inspired in the larger community a call to action to 
commemorate an event of enormous historical significance to the Pajaro 
Valley and the United States. ``Liberty Lost . . . Lessons in Loyalty'' 
honors those incarcerated as well as those who, in single acts of 
kindness and compassion bravely and generously supported the internees. 
It also has captured the courageous stories and memories of Japanese 
and Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII in a series of 
invaluable oral history recordings that will forever be treasured. 
``Liberty Lost . . . Lessons in Loyalty'' educates the entire community 
about the dangers of wartime hysteria and racism and serves as a forum 
from which new cross cultural understanding of alliances may be formed.
  Mas and Marcia are recognized community leaders and have each served 
as the president of the Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL and where, in their 
capacity as leaders, they have encouraged, motivated, and inspired all 
with which they have worked. Mas and Marcia Hashimoto have greatly 
contributed to the strength and vitality of the Watsonville-Santa Cruz 
JACL, the Japanese American community, and to the Pajaro Valley. As a 
team, Mas and Marcia have shared their lives, their warmth and 
enthusiasm, and their energy and passion in creating ``Liberty Lost . . 
. Lessons in Loyalty.'' Their work, and this project, shall be forever 
cherished for all to remember.

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