[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1062]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE 6TH ANNUAL TASTE OF ETHIOPIA

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 6th Annual 
Taste of Ethiopia. This yearly occasion celebrates and recognizes 
Colorado's Ethiopian immigrant community. The event encompasses an 
array of Ethiopian music, foods, arts, crafts, games and dances, 
creating an environment of cultural immersion. The event truly 
highlights the many wonderful and positive contributions our fellow 
Americans of Ethiopian descent make to better our community. Best of 
all, the event is designed to welcome everyone and every year more and 
more of our neighbors come to enjoy, experience, and learn more about 
the fascinating and deeply historic Ethiopian culture.
  I am proud to represent the largest Ethiopian community in the State 
of Colorado in the United States House of Representatives. The 
Ethiopian community's dedication to work, family, and education truly 
exemplifies the values that strengthen our nation. I have had the 
privilege of attending the past Taste of Ethiopia events, and it is an 
honor for me to again take part in the festivities.
  I would like to again offer my sincere congratulations to the 
organizers and volunteers of the Taste of Ethiopia for their dedication 
to promoting Ethiopian culture in the State of Colorado. Therefore, I 
include in the Record their names:
  1. Fikru Ayele.
  2. Girum Alemayehu.
  3. Nebiyu Asfaw.
  4. Bizuayehu Sebsebe.
  5. Sofia Belew.
  6. Adanech Dembel.
  7. Yalemwork Tekola.
  8. Senait Ketema.
  9. Tilahun Dessie.
  10. Selam Ayele.
  11. Aynalem Mamo.
  12. Helen Tekle.
  13. Sossena Dagne.
  14. Yohannes Mengistu.
  15. Aschalew Agonafer.
  16. Mequanent Mekuria.
  17. Mahder Mengiste.
  18. Admasu Chekole.
  19. Elizabeth Moltot.

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