[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H338]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR

  (Mrs. KIM of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my 
community in recognizing and celebrating the Lunar New Year.
  2021 is the Year of the Ox, which represents strength, determination, 
and perseverance.
  We have seen this spirit in the American people during the COVID-19 
pandemic. And while we have faced unprecedented challenges, we have 
also shown that the American people are resilient. And I hope this 
year, this new year is filled with many blessings, joy, and renewal. I 
pray that this year brings success and happiness to all.
  I hope to be a voice for our community to ensure that the American 
Dream that I was able to achieve is available for everyone and for our 
next generation. Together, I know we can make a better world.
  I would like to extend a happy new year to everyone.
  (English translation of the statement made in Korean, Mandarin, 
Cantonese, and Vietnamese is as follows:)
  ``Happy new year.''
  Korean: ``saehae bok mani badeuseyo''
  Mandarin: ``Xinnian kuaile''
  Cantonese: ``Gong hei fat choy''
  Vietnamese: ``Chuc Mung Nam Moi''
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Demings). The gentlewoman from 
California will provide the Clerk a translation of her remarks.

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