[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
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            IN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANT WORK OF KA VOICE

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I am excited today to recognize the very 
important work of KA Voice. KA Voice is working tirelessly to 
enfranchise and empower the more than 67,000 ethnic Koreans residing in 
Illinois. Through voter registration efforts, community forums, 
debates, and policy engagement, this non-partisan group is working to 
give Korean-Americans a strong voice in Washington, D.C., statehouses, 
and in local governments.
  I have long made it a priority to work with our local Korean-American 
community to ensure that they have a strong voice in Congress. KA Voice 
has made it easier for me to hear and act on of the community's 
priorities. Whether it is on the issue of immigration reform, a 
stronger economy or better relations with South Korea, KA Voice has 
helped me set an agenda in Congress that is moving our country forward.
  This Saturday, March 28, KA Voice will hold its second annual 
national conference in Northbrook, Illinois. The conference will focus 
on civic engagement, which is at the heart of our democracy. I want to 
personally thank KA Voice President Charlie Jong Jung and his team of 
young leaders for bringing this important conference to Illinois and 
for their efforts in building a national organization or Korean-
Americans.

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