[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H10605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING 41ST ANNUAL MINNESOTA HMONG NEW YEAR

  (Mr. EMMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 60,000 members 
of the Hmong community in Minnesota who recently celebrated their 41st 
new year celebration.
  My home State is home to one of the largest Hmong communities in the 
Nation. They are great neighbors and coworkers, and they have been an 
integral part of the fabric of our State and culture since the first 
Hmong family arrived in 1975.
  Although I was not able to participate in this year's new year's 
ceremony, the celebration's theme of ``Embracing the Present, Inspiring 
Future Generations'' could not be more appropriate. Minnesota's Hmong 
families and leaders have worked hard to embrace everyone in their 
surrounding communities and inspire those interested in learning more 
about their rich heritage and history.
  I thank all the Hmong in our great State of Minnesota for their many 
years of friendship with our office and wish everyone a happy and 
healthy new year.

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