[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 85 (Monday, May 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
California (Mrs. Kim) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Norwegian Constitution Day. On May 17, 1814, Norway's Constitution was 
officially signed, declaring Norway as an independent country.
  Mr. Speaker, 207 years later, we remember this important history and 
join Norwegians around the globe in celebrating its independence.
  I would like to extend our appreciation to the Norwegian-American 
community for all the tremendous contributions they make to make 
America great.
  I would also like to recognize my amazing scheduler, Kristine 
Nichols. She is a proud Norwegian-American who recently obtained her 
U.S. citizenship. I want Kristine to know that I appreciate all that 
she does to keep my office running smoothly and, most importantly, to 
keep me sane every day.

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