[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2859-2860]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN TIMES ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY 
                              CELEBRATION

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2006

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Asian Pacific American Times on its upcoming 10th Anniversary 
celebration and to honor the important contributions this paper has 
made over the last decade. On March 25, 2006, the APA Times will 
celebrate a record of substantial achievement and growth among its 
readership.
  The Asian Pacific American Times began with a narrower mission and 
title than it has today as the ``Philippine American Times,'' focusing 
on issues relevant to Filipino-Americans living and working in 
Colorado. Over time the paper realized even greater potential to reach 
more Asian-American communities and it broadened its coverage and 
objectives accordingly. In March 2003, the Asian Pacific American Times 
became ``The Voice of Asian Pacific Americans in the Rockies.''

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  Reading the Asian Pacific American Times today, it is not uncommon to 
see datelines from locations as varied as Denver, Washington D.C., 
South Korea, Mongolia, China, and the Philippines. This breadth 
demonstrates the APA Times' dedication to reporting on a wide range of 
issues important to emerging Asian communities. In addition to 
substantive reporting and editing, it is important to recognize the APA 
Times' devotion to community involvement. Having won the Asian Chamber 
of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award in 2003 and the Martin 
Luther King, Jr. Business Social Responsibility Award in 2005, the APA 
Times shows a clear commitment beyond routine journalism to greater 
support of Asian-American communities and cultural awareness. From 
volunteering in programs to participating in commissions to organizing 
special events, the APA Times and its employees go above and beyond 
their laudable work as a press outlet to become public servants and 
community leaders.
  For their accomplishments, service, and hard work, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the employees of the Asian 
Pacific American Times on their 10th Anniversary and their many 
journalistic achievements over the last decade. I look forward to 
reading their work and witnessing their accomplishments for another ten 
years and beyond.

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