[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 128 (Friday, July 25, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E730-E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS 
         SOLANO COUNTY CHAPTER AHEAD OF THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2025

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to include in the Record the 
following letter congratulating the Asian Pacific Islander American 
Public Affairs Solano County Chapter ahead of their 10th Anniversary 
and Celebration of Young Leaders banquet.
  The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Solano County's 
10th Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders banquet is a 
wonderful tribute to our community, and I am proud to represent the 
organization and the young leaders being honored at this event.

                                                   John Garamendi,


                                       United States Congress,

                                                 August 8th, 2025.
     Re 10th Annual Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders

     APAPA Solano County Chapter
     Vallejo, CA.
       Dear APAPA-SOC and 2025 APAPA-SOC Interns, It is with great 
     pleasure that I congratulate the Asian Pacific Islander 
     American Public Affairs Solano County Chapter (APAPA-SOC) for 
     another year of exemplary service and join you in celebrating 
     your 10th Annual Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders 
     banquet. Reaching this important milestone is a true 
     testament to your organization's dedication, perseverance and 
     commitment to excellence. APAPA-SOC's continuous efforts to 
     empower Asian and Pacific Islander Americans by encouraging 
     civic participation through leadership and mentorship 
     programs, internships, and scholarships deserve the highest 
     commendation. Over the past decade APAPA-SOC has

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     made a lasting impact on our community and uplifted many 
     young leaders across the country and in California's Eighth 
     Congressional District. APAPA's work is making great strides 
     toward creating a more perfect Union.
       Civic participation is critical to upholding our democratic 
     ideals, and I am thrilled to see APAPA-SOC working so 
     actively on this mission. Asian and Pacific Islander 
     Americans' representation at all levels of government is 
     necessary to ensure that the Asian and Pacific Islander 
     community is properly acknowledged and advocated for. 
     Throughout APAPA-SOC's ten years, its ability to empower 
     Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of all ages has left its 
     community a legacy that promotes civic engagement at the 
     local, state, and national levels of government. It is my 
     greatest hope that the APAPA-SOC Chapter continues to prosper 
     in the years ahead. I look forward to seeing APAPA-SOC 
     interns grow into tomorrow's leaders of California and 
     beyond.
       The APAPA-SOC's 10th Anniversary and Celebration of Young 
     Leaders banquet is sure to be a wonderful celebration of all 
     the hard work and dedication APAPA-SOC interns have put into 
     strengthening our democracy. As you celebrate this 
     anniversary, I hope you take pride in how far your APAPA-SOC 
     has come and feel inspired by the continued journey ahead. On 
     behalf of California's Eighth Congressional District, please 
     accept my gratitude for the good you have done, and continue 
     to do, in our district and my best wishes for continued 
     success in all of APAPA-SOC's future endeavors.
           Sincerely,
                                                   John Garamendi,
                                               Member of Congress.