[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 18959]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THE LAO-HMONG AND HONORING NATIONAL LAO-HMONG RECOGNITION 
                                  DAY

  (Mr. BEAUPREZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BEAUPREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Lao-
Hmong on the occasion of National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day.
  The Lao-Hmong fought alongside American soldiers in Vietnam in 
opposition to tyranny and Communist control. The Lao-Hmong have been 
recognized for their dedication and bravery displayed in defense of 
freedom. However, they deserve more than recognition. The Lao-Hmong are 
worthy of our most sincere gratitude and the deepest appreciation for 
all they have done.
  I am proud to say the first official recognition of the Lao-Hmong's 
courageous achievements took place in my district in Golden, Colorado, 
on July 22, 1995. Last year, Congress officially recognized, through 
legislation, July 22 of every year as a day to remember, reflect, and 
pay homage to the Lao-Hmong community in America.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor today to speak in celebration of National 
Lao-Hmong Recognition Day. I commend the Lao-Hmong community for their 
courage and join my fellow Americans in celebrating this day with a 
grateful heart.

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