[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E61]
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      RECOGNIZING JANUARY 29, 2025, AS T$T, OR VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 23, 2025

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize this upcoming 
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as TIt, or Vietnamese New Year.
  This annual holiday is one of Orange County's most important 
celebrations. Families cook traditional dishes, exchange red envelopes, 
and come together at festivals across our district and all over the 
country.
  Orange County's Vietnamese community is an essential part of our 
Orange County family--in fact, we are proud be home to the largest 
Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam. Immigrants and Vietnamese-
Americans are our firefighters, teachers, soldiers, entrepreneurs, and 
local leaders.
  I'm proud to have represented parts of Little Saigon for decades 
throughout my career in public service, and I will always recognize the 
contributions and positive impact they've had in Orange County and 
across the United States.
  In fact, I was honored to host the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. 
Marc Knapper, a year ago for his first visit to Orange County. As the 
proud co-chair of the Vietnam caucus, we engaged with local community 
leaders and discussed ways to strengthen the ties between our two 
countries. We stopped by the Bao Quang Temple in Santa Ana, met with 
business leaders throughout Little Saigon, and focused on bringing 
attention to our local Vietnamese community's concerns.
  As we prepare to kick off the Year of the Snake, I want to wish 
everyone at home and around the world a happy TIt celebration.
  Happy New Year (Chuc Mung Nam Moi).

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