[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13174]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF THE LAO-HMONG WIDOWS

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2002

  Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today both to honor and thank the 
widows of the brave men who fought alongside American soldiers during 
the Vietnam War. This week, members of the Lao-Hmong community will 
celebrate the first Lao-Hmong Recognition Day. This day will be a time 
to reflect on the important friendship between the Lao-Hmong and the 
American people, and to thank the Lao-Hmong for the sacrifices they 
have made.
  The husbands of these brave women fought against communism in the 
name of freedom and democracy. Their dedication to this country and its 
ideals is admirable, and we owe it to them to honor their wives who 
risked their lives and the lives of their families to defend our 
Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, this Congress has shown its appreciation for the Lao-
Hmong veterans in passing legislation establishing Lao-Hmong 
Recognition Day. I respectfully ask that we take time during this day 
to also honor these widows, and to thank them for their loyality.

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