[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5484]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Philippine 
American community of Michigan, who celebrated the historic unveiling 
of ``Philippine Street'', the newly renamed home of the Philippine 
American Community Center on April 19, 2002.
  As Michigan is home to a thriving Philippine American population and 
Asian American community, we have the opportunity to recognize the 
accomplishments and contributions of a fabulous people. They possess a 
focused vision of their future and will do all they feel is necessary 
to ensure prosperity.
  Today, the United States is enriched by the many Philippine Americans 
who have made this country their home. As the second largest Asian 
group in the United States, Philippine Americans are making their mark, 
serving as actors and novelists, elected officials and boxing 
champions. They have made major contributions to nearly every facet of 
American society. The Philippine American community adds to the 
wonderful diverse American culture by sharing with us their customs, 
traditions and beliefs.
  The renaming of the Northland Park Court as ``Philippine Street'' 
attests to the wealth of the culture we have developed here in 
Michigan. The spirit and enthusiasm of the Philippine American 
community of Southeastern Michigan has been such an invaluable asset to 
our great state, and has truly been the driving force in their success.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Philippine 
American community of Michigan on this landmark day, and I salute them 
all for their tremendous contributions and support.

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