[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E46]
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   RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK OF THE UNION OF THE VIETNAMESE 
           STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (UVSA)

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                           HON. HARLEY ROUDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2020

  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of the 
Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California (UVSA) 
and the organization's tremendous contribution in organizing the 
highest-attended, longest-running annual Tet festival in the country.
  UVSA is committed to fostering awareness of Vietnamese culture, civic 
engagement, and leadership development within the community. Since its 
founding, it has shown an unwavering dedication to community service 
and advocacy for social justice, both domestically and internationally.
  UVSA's volunteers are students, alumni, professional, educators, and 
community leaders. When not organizing the Tet Festival, UVSA provides 
grants to other non-profits across Southern California, holds 
leadership development activities at high schools and colleges, 
participates in Black April commemorations, and holds inter-collegiate 
events with their respective Vietnamese student associations.
  I ask all members to join me in recognizing the extraordinary work 
and contributions of the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of 
Southern California

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