[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5135]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                   HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2016

  Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in observance of Asian-
Pacific American Heritage Month. I extend my warm wishes to all Asian-
Pacific Americans (APA), whose contributions to our society cannot be 
understated. From our unique culture, culinary practices and art, to 
the construction of vital infrastructure and contributions to science 
and technology, APA's have always been at the forefront of American 
innovation.
  We as Congress have the ability and duty to recognize these important 
contributions to our society, and it is my honor and privilege to do 
so. In 1977, Congress declared the first week of May as Asian-Pacific 
American Heritage week; and in 1992 passed a resolution that set aside 
the entire month to recognize APA's and the many contributions that 
they have made to American culture, science and industry.
  As the Senior, APA Republican in Congress, I want to take this 
opportunity to celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. I could 
not be more proud of the influence and contributions of those who came 
before me. It is their memory and sacrifices that drive me while 
performing my duties as the Member of Congress who represents American 
Samoa and I look forward to continuing the important work that they 
began.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the U.S. House of Representatives 
to join me in recognizing the many contributions that APA's have made 
to this great nation and I ask that we carry this spirit throughout the 
entire year.

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