[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1010]
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                     JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, this May, I am honored to join my friends in 
the Jewish community in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, 
and to recognize the many contributions Jewish Americans have made to 
our country.
  Jewish immigrants came to our country inspired by the promise of 
cultural and religious tolerance and socioeconomic mobility. For more 
than 350 years, Jewish Americans have enriched American society by 
placing a strong value on education, community and culture.
  They have also contributed to the economic vitality of our Nation, 
particularly California's 15th Congressional District, through their 
innovations in technology. Thanks to their entrepreneurial spirit, 
Jewish Americans have become the leaders in renewable energy 
development and high technology in my district. Without question, 
Silicon Valley would not be the hub of innovation it is today without 
the contributions of Jewish Americans.
  The Jewish American community in my district serves as a shining 
example of what makes Silicon Valley a global leader. I am privileged 
to represent a community of Jewish Americans whose contributions in the 
fields of technology, business, and education, among many others, have 
served as a testament to America's promise as a land of opportunity.

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