[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
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               FAREWELL TO THE HONORABLE ENI FALEOMAVAEGA

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to say a fond farewell to our esteemed 
colleague, the Honorable Eni Faleomavaega.
   Since 1989, Eni has honorably represented the people of American 
Samoa in this chamber with a no-nonsense attitude and approach to 
legislating.
   He brought the issues that affect Asia and the Pacific regions here 
to Congress.
   He led the first delegation of Asian American members of Congress to 
Asia. There he saw firsthand the devastating impact that the Vietnam 
War's unexploded ordnances had on Southeast Asia, especially Laos where 
about 2.5 million tons of bombs were dropped between 1964 and 1973.
   As the Chair of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, this 
experience led him to chair the first-ever hearing on UXOs.
   As a Vietnam veteran himself, Eni takes pride in being a strong 
voice for his fellow Samoans who serve in our military.
   This passion led his efforts to help establish the first VA clinic 
in Samoa.
   American Samoa, the Asian Pacific Region, Congress, and all of 
America have been well served by Congressman Eni Faleomavaega. Today, I 
say ``thank you'' for your work, and your friendship. We will miss you. 
Tofa soifua.

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