[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING STEPHEN NADAL

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
achievements of Stephen Nadal, who passed away on November 5 at the 
young age of 35. Mr. Nadal made great contributions to the Asian 
Pacific Islander American (APIA) community throughout his lifetime, and 
he will be fondly remembered by his family, friends and members of the 
community whose lives he touched. Stephen is survived by his fiance and 
mother.
  Stephen spent several years working for nonprofit organizations, and 
he successfully coordinated several projects focused on social justice. 
His efforts focused on empowering the APIA community, and he worked 
tirelessly to educate the public about the importance of voting and 
community involvement.
  Stephen most recently served as the coordinator for the APIA Vote 
2004 project in the great state of Washington. APIA Vote 2004 is a 
national coalition of non-partisan nonprofit organizations that 
encourages civic participation and promotes a better understanding of 
public policy and the electoral process among the APIA community.
  Stephen's contributions to this organization were instrumental in 
mobilizing APIA voters in Washington for the 2004 election. Through his 
untiring efforts, over 1600 APIAs in the state were contacted, with 
nearly 900 APIA individuals pledging to vote in the election.
  Additionally, Stephen coordinated an AIDS awareness campaign in the 
state of Washington and successfully organized several events that 
spread public awareness of AIDS while raising funds for nonprofit AIDS 
organizations. He also helped build Art Corps, a nonprofit organization 
that provides excellent arts education opportunities to young people.
  For his outstanding devotion and service to his community, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Stephen Nadal. Although 
he will be greatly missed, Stephen will forever be remembered for his 
constant commitment and motivation. He is truly an inspiration to us 
all.

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