[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 820-821]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN CELEBRATION OF KOREAN AMERICAN DAY

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 14, 2009

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Korean 
American Day on January 13, 2009.
  The Dallas Korean Society, Korean American Foundation, and Korean 
American Coalition collaborated to designate this special day to 
celebrate the Korean community in Dallas. Their unique traditions and 
customs add to the growing diversity of Dallas and culturally enrich 
our neighborhoods. These organizations provide valuable assistance in 
helping immigrants assimilate to American culture and serve as a vocal 
and powerful advocate on behalf of the Korean community. They empower 
individuals to actively engage themselves in American society and 
participate in various civic organizations. While we celebrate our 
cultural differences, we are united as

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Americans and our firm belief in freedom and democracy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Dallas Korean Society, Korean American Foundation, 
and Korean American Coalition on their dedication and efforts to making 
this event a success.

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