[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
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                             YEAR OF THE OX

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2009

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my best wishes to 
the millions of Asian Americans who are celebrating the Lunar New Year, 
which ushers in the Year of the Ox. Representing one of the largest 
Asian American populations in Southern California, I have had the 
distinct privilege in joining many of my Asian American constituents to 
commemorate this historic tradition.
  The communities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and Monterey Park have 
organized events and festivities for families to gather and celebrate 
the Year of the Ox. I am also delighted that this will be the 110th 
year that the Annual Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade, hosted by the 
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, will be bringing floats, 
marching bands, and various forms of entertainment to over 100,000 
people. From parades to festivals, all will be able to enjoy the 
colorful, rich traditions that have been observed by many Asian 
cultures for centuries.
  I wish you all the best in the Year of the Ox.

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