[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1845]
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  COMMENDING THE KOREAN COALITION FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION FOR ITS 
                        SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend the Korean Coalition for 
Political Participation (KCPP) for their contributions to our 
community.
   The 11th District of Virginia is blessed by its diversity. 
Approximately 1 in 4 residents is foreign-born and nearly 40 percent 
are minorities. More than 100 languages are spoken in our schools, and 
we are home to more minority-owned technology firms than anywhere else 
in the nation.
   Northern Virginia is fortunate to have one of the most vibrant 
Korean American communities in the United States; approximately 32,000 
Korean Americans live in the 11th District. Nearly one-half of our 
foreign-born population emigrated from Asia, primarily from Korea.
   The mission of KCPP is to educate the community on issues of great 
importance and to encourage participation in the democratic process. 
This is particularly critical for our newer citizens. KCPP addresses 
this by hosting various forums and presentations to provide the tools 
and knowledge that will allow full participation in our American 
society.
   In Congress, just as I did during my tenure on the Fairfax County 
Board of Supervisors, I have sought out new opportunities to 
collaborate with the Korean-American community. As co-chair of the 
Congressional Korea Caucus, we have worked together to ensure that the 
U.S.-Korean alliance remains strong.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
Korean Coalition for Political Participation on its success and 
commending my friend, Michael Kwon, for his leadership as President of 
this organization.

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