[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 75 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E718]
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             HONORING ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2015

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, as our nation commemorates the 23rd 
anniversary of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I am very pleased 
to join my friends in the APA community to celebrate their ongoing 
successes. As leaders in business, education, STEM, military, medicine 
and the arts, Asian Pacific Americans have made a significant impact on 
our nation's culture and prosperity. The story of the APA community is 
a testament to what is achievable in America.
  This year's theme is Many Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality and 
Inclusion. Many Asian Pacific Americans have overcome numerous 
obstacles including racial prejudice, language barriers and economic 
struggles. I am honored to represent a portion of the 1.1 million 
constituents living in New York City, which has the largest APA 
population in the United States. I have been impressed by their 
tremendous achievements, from serving in our Armed Forces and creating 
over 1.5 million small businesses today.
  My Colleagues in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and 
I are dedicated to promoting the economic and social empowerment of the 
APA community as we work to secure comprehensive immigration reform and 
opportunities for all business owners. I am a proud co-sponsor of H. 
Res. 621, to recognize the significance of Asian/Pacific American 
Heritage Month. Let us honor the heritage of the APA community.

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