[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 56 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E746]
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         COMMEMORATING NISEI FARMERS LEAGUE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2011

  Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of myself and my 
colleagues the Majority Whip (Mr. McCarthy) and the Gentleman from 
California (Mr. Denham), to extend my congratulations to Nisei Farmers 
League as they celebrate their 40th anniversary on April 16, 2011.
  Farming in the San Joaquin Valley witnessed dramatic changes in the 
1960s and 1970s. A small group of Japanese-American growers met near 
Fresno to discuss the need to unify growers and establish a robust 
network to protect their rights and property. As more growers joined 
the group, the Nisei Farmers League was established, taking its name 
``Nisei'' from the term for second-generation Japanese-Americans.
  Today, the Nisei Farmers League works to keep its members informed on 
important issues and is a strong voice for valley growers. Together 
with my colleagues, I recognize the commitment the Nisei Farmers League 
has provided to its members for 40 years.

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