[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H921-H922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                LUNAR NEW YEAR IS A TIME OF CELEBRATION

  (Ms. BASS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. BASS. Madam Speaker, Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for 
so many people in Los Angeles and millions around the world.
  As we welcome the Year of the Tiger--a symbol of bravery--we honor 
the history and heritage of the Asian Pacific Islander communities 
across America and stand in support and active defense in the face of 
challenges,

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like the rise of anti-Asian violence and hate.
  Over the past 2 years, I have been greatly alarmed and concerned by 
what I have seen and heard from businessowners, restaurant owners, 
teachers, parents, and young people in my district and across the 
country.
  To honor the celebration of the Lunar New Year, I have cosponsored 
legislation led by my colleague Grace Meng to make Lunar New Year a 
Federal holiday in the U.S.
  I want to wish everyone warm wishes of health, success, and happiness 
in the years ahead. Though many were not able to gather in person with 
their families to celebrate this week, we continue to forge ahead in 
our recovery from the pandemic.

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