[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 203 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF FRIENDLY HOUSE AND 85 YEARS OF TAMALE DINNERS

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 23, 2021

  Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Friendly 
House, which turned 100 years old in 2020.
  Friendly House first started in 1920 as part of a local initiative to 
help immigrants in Arizona obtain citizenship and adjust to the United 
States. Today, Friendly House's services have expanded to include youth 
and adult education, family and emergency services, and workforce 
development, while still maintaining their original commitment to 
providing immigration and citizenship services. For the past 100 years, 
Friendly House has advanced America's identity as a nation of 
opportunity by helping individuals and families fully participate in 
American life.
  After being delayed by a year due to COVID-19, Friendly House will 
celebrate its 100th anniversary at its 85th signature Tamale Dinner on 
December 3. For many, tamales represent coming together with loved 
ones, especially around the holidays. Friendly House's annual Tamale 
Dinner has been bringing together the Phoenix community for over eight 
decades, making it the longest standing fundraiser in the State.
  I would like to thank Friendly House for 100 years of service to the 
Phoenix community and wish them the best as they continue to grow their 
impact over the next 100 years.

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