[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 119 (Friday, July 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E992]
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 INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 
                 CONTRIBUTIONS OF VIETNAMESE AMERICANS

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 14, 2017

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today, I am introducing a House Resolution 
recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese 
Americans.
  I represent part of one of the largest Vietnamese communities in the 
United States, and I am proud to recognize the valuable contributions 
of 1.7 million Vietnamese Americans currently living in the United 
States. The United States is home to the largest number of individuals 
of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam. Additionally, Vietnamese 
Americans make up the fourth largest Asian American population. 
Currently, more than 70,000 reside in California's 46th Congressional 
District.
  In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese 
refugees fleeing persecution resettled in the United States. Today, 
Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work 
in business, education, science and technology, engineering, 
mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the armed forces, and 
public service at every level of government.
  Vietnamese Americans add to the rich cultural and religious diversity 
of our Nation. As a member of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, it is 
critical that we continue to represent and celebrate our Vietnamese 
families, friends, and neighbors, and recognize their significant 
contributions to American society.

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