[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 64 (Thursday, April 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E384]
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 INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 
                 CONTRIBUTIONS OF VIETNAMESE AMERICANS

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2022

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today, I am introducing a House Resolution 
recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese 
Americans. The United States is home to the largest number of 
individuals of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam, and I represent 
the largest Vietnamese communities in the nation in Orange County, 
California. Vietnamese is also the 5th most spoken language in the 
United States. I am proud to recognize the valuable contribution of 
over 2 million Vietnamese Americans living in this nation.
  In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese 
refugees fleeing persecution resettled in the United States. Today, 
Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work 
in business, education, science and technology, engineering, 
mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the armed forces, and 
public service at every level of government.
  Vietnamese Americans add to the rich cultural and religious diversity 
of our nation. As a member of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, it is 
critical that we continue to represent and celebrate our Vietnamese 
families, friends, and neighbors, and recognize their significant 
contributions to American society.

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