[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 29, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H8549-H8550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZE OCTOBER AS GERMAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
October as German-American Heritage Month. I am proud to co-chair the 
Congressional German-American Caucus with my good friend and colleague 
Congressman Bill Keating. The mission of the caucus focuses on 
highlighting German contributions to our country.
  This past summer, Congressman Keating and I introduced H. Res. 446, a 
bipartisan resolution recognizing the importance of the alliance 
between the United States and Germany and to underscore our shared 
commitment to democracy. The resolution reaffirms our support of the 
Wunderbar Together initiative, which brings together more than 250 
partners nationwide for more than 1,000 different events to celebrate 
German American contributions to culture, science, arts, business, and 
more.
  Today, there are more than 50 million Americans of German descent 
living in the United States. Our relationship is one of common values, 
shared interest, and rich history.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Congressman Keating and I 
in supporting H. Res. 446 and celebrating our longstanding relationship 
with Germany as friends and allies.

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