[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21528]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION AND HONOR OF THE ``WORLD WAR II 70TH ANNIVERSARY AND 
            CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY AND WORLD PEACE EVENT''

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 17, 2015

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize 
and honor the ``World War II 70th Anniversary and Celebration of 
Diversity and World Peace Event.'' The ceremony, which took place on 
November 7, 2015, was a City of Houston Citizenship Month event that 
was organized by the Southern News Group and International Trade 
Center. It is estimated that approximately 25,000 people viewed the 
grand opening ceremony at Minute Maid Park.
  The event sought to honor our veterans, mark the anniversary of World 
War II, and celebrate the diversity of Houston. Specifically, it aimed 
to convey the message that: ``America means freedom like no other 
country on Earth.'' The ceremony also included the awarding of medals 
to World War II veterans in attendance, in honor of their courageous 
service, and the recognition of U.S. and Chinese pilots who fought in 
China during World War II for the Allies.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, the ``WWII 70th Anniversary and Celebration 
of Diversity and World Peace Event'' wonderfully celebrated the 
vibrancy and diversity of the Houston community. Moreover, I would like 
to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all at the International Trade 
Center and the Southern News Group, under the leadership of its 
Chairman Wea Lee, for their hard work in producing this important 
event. I look forward to future enriching events and efforts.

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