[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H4606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark June as Immigrant 
Heritage Month. I am also proud to represent and support Representative 
Linda Sanchez' House resolution to recognize June as Hispanic Heritage 
Month.
  In the closing days of Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrate our 
country being fueled by immigrants from around the world and how 
America and her immigrants who have built our country are linked and 
share in a very productive history.
  Members of my own staff, people who serve in the military and our 
armed services, police forces, and all sorts of jobs around our country 
help add to the history that makes America great. Each weaves their own 
family's unique experience into the American fabric and makes our 
country stronger.
  Although June 30 marks the end of Immigrant Heritage Month, the 
universal American ethos of entrepreneurship, inclusion, strength, and 
resilience unifies all of us and resonates beyond the end of this 
month. Today and every day, I remain committed to fighting for 
immigrant families in my district and nationwide.

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