[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E676-E677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF THE EAST WIND FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH'S 
                  CHINATOWN COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2024

  Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Grand Opening 
of the East Wind

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Foundation for Youth's Chinatown Community Cultural Center.
  Since opening its doors in 1972, the East Wind Foundation for Youth 
has been committed to empowering young Angelenos to become the next 
generation of global leaders. Headquartered in Chinatown, this non-
profit equips young people with the skills they need to cultivate an 
inclusive community that brings families, friends and neighbors 
together while honoring their Chinese culture.
  The East Wind Foundation for Youth hosts countless cultural programs 
throughout the year, such as their annual essay writing contest, lion 
dance performances, martial art training and community service. Through 
these opportunities, young people are encouraged to think critically, 
build up their self-confidence and create lasting friendships while 
celebrating their shared Chinese heritage.
  While the foundation's programming is aimed at uplifting students, 
its impacts reverberate throughout our Los Angeles neighborhoods, 
improving the lives of families and entire communities. By providing 
creative and academic outlets for students, the foundation is reducing 
the likelihood that young people engage in gang violence, and is thus 
promoting safer neighborhoods.
  The grand opening of the Chinatown Community Cultural Center allows 
the non-profit to further expand its arts and educational services to 
constituents of California's 34th Congressional District, with a focus 
on the history of Chinese Americans in Los Angeles as well as the 
history of the organization.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating this 
milestone for the East Wind Foundation for Youth.

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