[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E43]
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    IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR: TET, 2006--YEAR OF THE DOG

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Vietnamese New Year: Tet, 2006--Year of the Dog. To celebrate this 
joyous event, the Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc., will 
gather at Bo Loong Chinese Restaurant to rejoice with family and 
friends and enjoy Vietnamese culture and performances.
  The Tet celebration will include recognition of volunteer leaders, 
Vietnamese culinary offerings and dancing and entertainment by 
Vietnamese youth of Cleveland. Tet is the time of year to pay homage to 
ancestors, reconnect with friends and family, and celebrate the hope 
and possibility within the rising of a new year.
  This year also marks the 31st anniversary of the establishment of the 
Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.--reflecting nearly 
three decades of this agency's superior commitment, service and 
community outreach to Americans of Vietnamese heritage. The Vietnamese 
community in Cleveland reflects a vibrant layer within the colorful 
fabric of our culturally diverse city. And the Vietnamese Community of 
Greater Cleveland, Inc. plays a significant role in preserving and 
promoting the ancient cultural and historical traditions that spiral 
back throughout the centuries--connecting the old world to the new, 
extending from Vietnam to America.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Le Nguyen, President of the Vietnamese Community in Greater 
Cleveland, Inc., and all members, past and present, for their 
dedication and support of Americans of Vietnamese heritage within our 
Cleveland community. As we join in celebration of the Vietnamese New 
Year, the Year of the Dog, may every American of Vietnamese heritage 
hold memories of their past forever in their hearts, and find happiness 
and peace with the dawning of each new day.

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