[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              PAKISTAN DAY

  (Mr. BOWMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOWMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to express my love and 
appreciation for the Pakistani-American community. I am proud to be 
introducing a resolution supporting a designation of March 23 as 
Pakistan Day.
  The holiday of Pakistan Day, coming up tomorrow, marks the creation 
of the world's first Islamic Republic. Of course, Ramadan begins at 
sundown today, so I extend my best wishes for a happy Ramadan to 
Muslims around the world.
  Pakistan Day is an opportunity for people of Pakistani heritage, 
wherever they live, to join with their neighbors in joy and celebration 
of their culture, their achievements, and their aspirations for the 
future. We are all enriched by this spirit.
  I am deeply inspired by the contributions of Pakistani Americans who 
have given their brilliance to my district and our country as 
educators, innovators, public servants, organizers, and so much more.
  Thank you to the American Pakistani Advocacy Group for your work 
which makes our democracy stronger.
  I look forward to joining all those who will be observing Pakistan 
Day tomorrow, from Islamabad to Yonkers.

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