[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19919]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE HERNANDO COUNTY PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this evening is the 
celebration of the Hernando County Philippine-American Association 
Incorporated's year-long efforts to promote the 2006 theme of ``Unity 
for a Better Tomorrow.''
  Through both social and cultural outreach, the Association has proven 
to be a positive resource for the entire Filipino-American community. 
Its activities foster goodwill, friendship and camaraderie among the 
entire Filipino-American community. The support of HCPAA in socio-
political activities has helped secure rights for Filipinos both here 
and abroad.
  As a Member of Congress, I have the opportunity to work on many 
pieces of legislation that affect millions of Americans. Earlier this 
month, I was proud to support H. Res. 622, a resolution that recognized 
and honored the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of 
democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome of 
World War II.
  Members of the Hernando County Filipino community know that their 
family members played a vital role defeating the Axis powers during 
World War II. Like Vietnam veterans after them, Filipino veterans often 
went decades without a pat on the back or a note of congratulations 
from the United States government. I am proud to stand here this 
evening and tell you that I supported this legislation and recognize 
the important work that Filipino men and women performed in World War 
II.
  I encourage all HCPAA members and constituents to get involved with 
this great non-profit organization. I once again congratulate your 
organization and its leadership for their past efforts and wish its new 
officers and members a productive and influential year.

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