[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CELEBRATING THE LUNAR NEW YEAR

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I join the Chinese community in 
ushering in the Lunar New Year and celebrating the Year of the Dog.
  Since the earliest days of this country, people from all cultures 
have journeyed to our Nation seeking the promise of freedom, 
opportunity, and the American dream. As an integral part of our 
society, Chinese Americans are leaders in public service, government, 
science, law, education, athletics, and the arts. As business 
entrepreneurs, Chinese Americans are helping to strengthen our economy 
and our communities through their hard work and ingenuity. As patriots, 
Chinese Americans continue to risk their lives defending liberty.
  I am pleased to help celebrate the Year of the Dog and commend those 
organizing events in its honor. These events promote greater 
understanding of the Chinese culture and society and honor not only the 
historical contributions of Chinese traditions, but also encourage 
greater awareness of the modern contributions of Chinese Americans.
  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 I represent in California's 32nd Congressional District. 
Residents of Rosemead, Monterey Park, Covina, West Covina, and other 
cities throughout my district know first hand the economic and cultural 
contributions of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
  Gung Hay Fat Choy. Xin Nien Kuai Le.

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