[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 14, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H3782]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

  (Ms. LEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a proud associate member of the 
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus chaired by a great leader, 
Congressman Mike Honda of California, I rise today to join my 
colleagues in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
  Countless Asian Pacific Americans have contributed to our history, 
culture and economy. We could not be the Nation that we are today 
without the contributions of the Asian Pacific American community.
  My home State of California has the largest and fastest growing Asian 
American population with 4.6 million people. I represent a wonderful 
and diverse mix of Asian Pacific Americans who are proud of their 
cultural heritage and who share a strong link to people in their home 
countries. We have many festivals that share music, food, dance, 
culture, art and customs with the entire Bay Area.
  On behalf of my constituents, I also want to take this moment to 
express my great sadness for the recent tragedies that just occurred in 
Burma and China. My heart and prayers go out to the millions of people 
who have been affected by these natural disasters.
  I especially want to extend my condolences to the families who have 
lost loved ones. The people of my district and I will do everything we 
can to help with the relief and recovery efforts during this tragic 
time.

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