[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING KOREAN AMERICAN DAY

  (Mr. HONDA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Korean American Day 
and to honor the 2 million Korean Americans across this country. 
January 13 is a day of celebration not just for the Korean Americans 
across this country; it is a celebration of America.
  113 years ago, 102 men, women, and children traveled from the Korean 
Peninsula and landed in Hawaii. Since their arrival, the Korean 
American community has enriched and strengthened our Nation's society, 
culture, Armed Forces, economy, politics, education, and arts.
  From serving in high-level posts in our government to making strides 
in entrepreneurship and medicine, Korean Americans continue to leave an 
indelible mark in our Nation's history and makeup. So to the Korean 
Americans across this great Nation, including those in my district, our 
Nation honors and celebrates you.

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