[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E825]
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                        HONORING PISTA SA NAYON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the 27th Annual Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon Festival.
  On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the Pista Sa Nayon festival marks their 
27th anniversary of the founding of the Philippine Cultural Committee 
of the Filipino Community of Solano County. This celebration is also 
the 115th anniversary of the Philippine independence from Spain.
  Pista Sa Nayon is a yearly landmark festivity for the City of 
Vallejo, California and showcases the culture of Filipinos through a 
parade of colorful costumes, the sharing of traditional cuisine, and 
the appreciation of the cultural arts and music. Pista Sa Nayon has 
grown to be one of the largest free festivals in the State of 
California and will be celebrated by over 40,000 people.
  Mr. Speaker, on this occasion it is my distinct pleasure to recognize 
the Pista Sa Nayon Festival in Vallejo, California on the 27th 
anniversary of their momentous event. I join our colleagues in 
celebrating the Filipino Community of Solano County's rich history and 
wishing them a successful 27th year with many more to come.

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