[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2008

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the 30th anniversary of American Citizens Abroad, ACA. This 
organization deserves to be honored for promoting and protecting the 
rights of the global American community thereby contributing to the 
political, social and economic prosperity of all Americans.
  Americans living abroad are a key demographic in many ways and are 
often overlooked in Washington. Americans living abroad continue to 
vote and pay taxes in the United States. Their role in extending 
American influence around the globe is vital to the well-being of our 
Nation. Moreover, they are unofficial ambassadors, often the first 
contact many people around the world have with America and our nation's 
representatives abroad.
  The ACA provides reports containing important information and 
statistics free of charge to contribute to hearings and debates in the 
Congress on issues of importance to the American community abroad and 
to all citizens at home. These efforts are designed to help Congress 
and the Federal government better understand and serve the members of 
the American community abroad. The ACA also works hard to ensure that 
Americans are aware of their rights and privileges while living abroad.
  The ACA was founded on July 10th, 1978 in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 
its inception the ACA has brought together U.S. citizens living all 
over the world to work together to promote and protect their rights. As 
a cofounder of the Americans Abroad Caucus with Rep. Joe Wilson, it 
gives me great pleasure to stand before this Congress and honor the 
30th anniversary of this wonderful organization.

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