[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             SIKH AMERICAN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION MONTH

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize November as Sikh 
American Awareness and Appreciation Month. This month we recognize the 
contributions from Sikh Americans throughout our country who have given 
much to our Nation.
  Since the turn of the 20th century, in California's San Joaquin 
Valley, the Sikh Americans have come, like immigrants from all around 
the world, to have a better life for themselves and their families.
  In addition to sharing their rich culture and values, they have made 
countless contributions to our economy. They are farmers, business 
owners, physicians, and are engaged in every walk of life in so many 
fields.
  They bring distinctive pride to the many endeavors and have a very 
strong work ethic, like all immigrant families. Their commitment to 
faith, family, and hard work is part of their rich diversity that sets 
our country apart from others, because we welcome immigrants. After 
all, we are a land of immigrants.
  As we strive to appreciate the contributions of all religions and 
cultures in our Nation, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating 
Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month.

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