[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 22 (Thursday, February 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E147]
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              HONORING THE VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR: TET, 2003

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Vietnamese New Year: Tet, 2003--Year of the Goat. In celebration of the 
new year, the Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc., will 
gather at St. Helena Catholic Church to rejoice with family and friends 
and enjoy Vietnamese culture and performances.
  The Tet celebration will include recognition of volunteer leaders, 
Vietnamese food, and dancing and entertainment by the Vietnamese youth 
of Cleveland. As Tet is the time of year to pay homage to ancestors, 
visit with friends and family, and celebrate, it is with great honor 
that I pay tribute to the Vietnamese Community of Greater Cleveland.
  This year marks the 27th year of the Vietnamese Community in Greater 
Cleveland's outstanding service to the Vietnamese community in my 
hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Vietnamese heritage has long been 
important to Cleveland, and the Vietnamese Community in Greater 
Cleveland has played a vital role in ensuring that important cultural 
traditions continue to be embraced.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this opportunity to honor and 
thank Le Nguyen, President of the Vietnamese Community in Greater 
Cleveland, for coordinating this wonderful evening of festivities. I 
would also like to honor the members of the Vietnamese Community in 
Greater Cleveland for their dedication to the Cleveland area.
  Best wishes to all celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year: Tet, 
2003--Year of the Goat. I wish everyone a joyous and prosperous new 
year.

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