[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 66 (Thursday, May 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E777]
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               CELEBRATING JEWISH AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2012

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, as the proud representative of one of the 
most ethnically diverse congressional districts in the nation, I am 
honored to join my friends in the Jewish American community in 
celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, and to recognize the 
many contributions Jewish Americans have made to our country.
  Jewish immigrants, like the immigrants from many other countries 
throughout our nation's history, came to our country for the promise of 
freedom, 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.
  Through their entrepreneurial spirit and innovations in technology, 
the Jewish American community has contributed to the economic vitality 
of our nation and particularly of my district, leading the way in 
renewable energy development and high technology. Without question, 
Silicon Valley would not be the hub of innovation it is today without 
the many significant 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 serve a district that celebrates its diversity, and proud to 
represent a community of Jewish Americans whose contributions in the 
fields of technology, business, education, and many others, have served 
as a testament to America's promise as a land of opportunity and of 
dreams.