[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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         IN RECOGNITION OF THE 7TH ANNUAL ASIAN SPRING FESTIVAL

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
7th Annual Asian Spring Festival. This special event was initiated by 
the Asian American Civic Association in 1996.
  The Asian Spring Festival is annually held in conjunction with Asian 
Pacific American Heritage Month in May. This event provides a unique 
opportunity for members of this diverse community to come together and 
celebrate the unique aspects of their culture. It is also an 
opportunity to honor outstanding Asian-Americans within their 
communities.
  Throughout its history, our Nation has grown and evolved in a 
positive way as peoples of many backgrounds, beliefs, and ideas have 
come together to make America the greatest Nation on Earth. With this 
in mind, it is important to honor the special aspects of our society 
that create this unique whole.
  I wish the Asian-American community the best on this special 
occasion.

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