[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8557]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

  (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in celebration of Asian Pacific 
Islander American Heritage Month. As a member of the Congressional 
Asian Pacific Islander American Caucus, I am proud to pay tribute to 
the 120,000 individuals of Asian descent that I represent in the 32nd 
Congressional District in California. Communities like Rosemead, 
Monterey Park, West Covina and other cities throughout my district have 
experienced firsthand the economic and cultural contributions of Asian 
and Pacific Islanders. Asian and Pacific Islanders in my district 
represent local government, entrepreneurs, educators, and patriots. 
This month we should also remember the great contributions that were 
provided by Congressman Robert Matsui, who was a great advocate and 
champion of Asian American issues throughout our country.
  I encourage all my colleagues to celebrate with us throughout the 
month of May to learn more about the rich cultures of Asian and Pacific 
Islander Americans.

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