[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12078]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO THE CHALDEAN FEDERATION OF AMERICA'S 20TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL 
                   AND COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2002

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Chaldean 
Federation of America, who celebrated their 20th Annual High School and 
College Commencement Ceremony on June 11, 2002.
  As southeastern Michigan is home to a thriving Chaldean 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 feet is necessary to ensure 
prosperity. Established in 1980 as an umbrella association of Chaldean 
organizations, the Chaldean Federation of America is the only national 
representative of the Chaldean people. As a community-based 
organization representing over 120,000 Chaldean Americans in the 
metropolitan Detroit area alone, the Chaldean Federation's commitment 
to promoting the Chaldean heritage and traditions as well as actively 
supporting their local community is truly outstanding.
  The Chaldean Federation of America's Commencement program has existed 
for the past 20 years, and in this time they have awarded a remarkable 
400 scholarships and other contributions to help Chaldean youth pursue 
academic achievements. As a result of these generous scholarships, 
students have been encouraged to enter professional fields like 
medicine, law, education, business, and many others.
  Our great state of Michigan is home to thousands of Chaldean 
Americans, patriotic citizens who give so much to this country 
everyday. Once again, they are standing together, celebrating the 
achievements of their young graduates as a community. The spirit and 
enthusiasm of the Chaldean American community of Southeastern Michigan 
has been such an invaluable asset to our great state.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Chaldean 
Federation of America and the entire Chaldean American community of 
southeastern Michigan on this landmark day, and I salute them all for 
their years of tremendous contributions and support.

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