[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   COMMEMORATING KOREAN AMERICAN DAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Gomez) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Korean American 
Day, January 13.
  I proudly represent Los Angeles and its Koreatown. It is the largest 
Korean population of any congressional district in the country.
  My legislation, H. Res. 38, supporting the goals and ideals of Korean 
American Day, gives us an opportunity to appreciate the countless 
contributions Korean Americans have made to this country.
  On this occasion, we pay tribute to the influence Korean Americans 
have had on all facets of American life, from the private and public 
sectors to the world of art, food, education, and entrepreneurship.
  Mr. Speaker, 117 years after the first Korean immigrants came to the 
United States, the story of the Korean American community is one of 
honor, inspiration, and resolve. Like other immigrant communities 
across the country, they have thrived through their strong work ethic, 
family bonds, and unbreakable spirit. I would like to thank them for 
entrusting me with the honor of representing them in Congress.
  I urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 38, commemorating Korean 
American Day.

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