ETHNIC GROUPS

Addresses

Nancy Pelosi Receive's the Knight's Cross Award: Giovanni Castellaneta, E2200 [2OC]

Amendments

Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 426), H10228, H10229 [27SE]

Native American Heritage Day: designate (H.J. Res. 62), H10116 [26SE]

Articles and editorials

Caribbean Conference Initiative, From Brooklyn to Wall Street—Rangel, Great Friend of Caricom Sees Opportunity for Diaspora To Display Pride and for Leaders To Pursue Paths for Economic Expansion, E1231 [13JN]

Enrollment Decline Reported for Minority Law Students, H754 [7FE]

Historic Caribbean Community Conference in NY—Caricom Leaders Deserve Enthusiastic Red Carpet Welcome, E1232 [13JN]

Minority Enrollment Is Faltering, H754 [7FE]

Study Shows Grim Outlook for Minority Law-School Enrollment, H754 [7FE]

When Caribbean Sovereign Nations Come to Town It's About Economic Development, E1232 [13JN]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see S. Con. Res. 94), S7030 [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 297), H994 [14FE]

———authorize incentives to encourage members to train in critical foreign languages and cultural studies (see H.R. 6037), H3776 [13MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1153), H2759 [24AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 377), H5864 [23JN]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 364), H4831 [22MY]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (see H. Res. 1370), H7058 [23JY]

———call for release from custody of Huseyin Celil and the children of Rebiya Kadeer and refrain from further cultural and religious suppression against Uyghur people (see S. Res. 574), S4793 [22MY]

Chinese Americans: recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (see S. Res. 457), S1055 [14FE]

Civil Rights Act: clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges (see S. 3209), S6285 [26JN]

Crime: prevent hate crimes and provide support services for victims of hate crimes (see H.R. 6776), H7806 [1AU]

———provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person because of that person's race, color, religion, or national origin (see H.R. 6777), H7806 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a pilot program to promote fairness in the criminal justice system through identifying and eliminating unjustified disparities in the administration of justice (see S. 3245), S6560 [10JY] (see H.R. 6518), H6673 [16JY]

Diseases: increase Alzheimer's disease research funding and promote public awareness and risk reduction relative to Alzheimer's disease with particular emphasis in Hispanic populations (see S. 3092), S5204 [5JN] (see H.R. 6203), H5043 [5JN]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see S. 2983), S3790 [6MY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 603), S6286 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 371), H5328 [11JN]

Filipino American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1523), H10699 [2OC]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (see H.R. 5152), H554 [29JA]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 476), S1741 [7MR] (see H. Res. 1024), H1417 [6MR]

Hispanic Americans: recognize efforts and contributions of Hispanic scientists (see S. Res. 669), S9204 [22SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 682), S9415 [24SE]

Iraq: express concern for plight of ethno-religious minorities and urge commitment of resources to address humanitarian crisis of refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1467), H8477 [18SE]

Joint Action Plan Between Brazil and the U.S. To Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality: support values and goals (see H. Res. 1254), H5110 [9JN]

Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 103), S9415 [24SE]

National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 363), H4831 [22MY]

National Commission To Study the Establishment of the National Museum of the American People: establish (see H.R. 6883), H8049 [11SE]

Schools: withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem in a language other than English (see H.R. 6783), H7806 [1AU]

Sri Lanka: support transition to sustainable peace, protect civil society and media, facilitate access of humanitarian operations, and retain democratic principles (see H. Res. 1338), H6407 [10JY]

Court documents

Indictment of Ratko Mladic and Radovan Karadzic for Srebrenica massacre: International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, S6597 [11JY]

Letters

Status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities in Iraq: Jeffrey T. Bergner, Dept. of State, S87 [22JA]

———Senator Obama, S86 [22JA]

Pamphlets

America's Table—A Thanksgiving Reader: American Jewish Committee, E2309 [20NO]

Remarks in House

Ameriska Domovina (Slovenian-American publication): tribute, E1193 [11JN]

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration, H6805-H6809 [22JY], E1529 [23JY], E1631 [31JY], E1662 [1AU]

———anniversary of integration (H. Con. Res. 297), H6424-H6426 [14JY], E1389 [26JN], E1483 [16JY], E1490 [17JY], E1514, E1520 [22JY]

———recognize contributions of immigrants, H6347 [10JY]

Asbarez (Armenian-American publication): anniversary, E1659 [1AU]

Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California: anniversary, E2000 [25SE]

Asian Pacific Americans: provide assistance for family reunification, E917 [14MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3780, H3781, H3782, H3783 [14MY], H3890 [15MY], E812 [5MY], E909, E917 [14MY], E948 [15MY]

———observance (H. Res. 1153), H4083-H4086 [19MY], H4402 [21MY], E981 [21MY], E1078 [23MY]

Bizic, Milana: Serb National Federation Person of the Year award recipient, E1765 [11SE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica, E1436, E1440 [10JY]

———anniversary of massacre at Visegrad, E138 [7FE]

———anniversary of massacre at Zepa, E1564 [25JY], E1606 [30JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 377), H6082, H6083 [25JN], H6808 [22JY], E1389 [26JN]

Caribbean nations: HIV/AIDS epidemic, E1222 [12JN]

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: observance, E1105 [3JN], E1302 [20JN], E1584 [29JY]

———observance (H. Con. Res. 364), H6777-H6781 [22JY], E1403 [8JY], E1648 [1AU]

Children and youth: make grants to carry out activities to prevent teen pregnancy in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities (H.R. 468), E2119 [28SE]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (H. Res. 1370), H7342-H7347 [30JY], E1680 [1AU]

Civil War—U.S.: tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other veterans of Asian descent (H. Res. 415), H7599 [30JY], E1698 [1AU]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Society of Donauschwaben, Cleveland chapter, E1783 [15SE]

———tribute to Council on American-Islamic Relations, E623 [16AP]

Czech Republic: condemn remarks made by local Czech official on the integration of the Roma people, E751 [29AP]

D'Alessandri, Robert: Lackawanna County, PA, Columbus Day Association Man of the Year award recipient, E2205 [2OC]

Dept. of Education: historically Black colleges and universities funding, H771, H772 [7FE]

Ellis Island Immigration Museum: designate the Bob Hope Memorial Library, E809 [5MY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (H. Con. Res. 371), H8645-H8647 [23SE], E1914 [25SE], E2118 [28SE]

Filipino American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 1523), E2207, E2210 [2OC]

Florida: tribute to Nicaraguan Americans, E2155 [29SE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (H.R. 5152), E95 [29JA]

GAO: study the impact that law school accreditation requirements, law school costs, and student access have on racial and ethnic minorities, H753 [7FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (H. Res. 1024), H1463-H1467 [11MR], E390 [13MR]

———observance, E571, E583 [10AP]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E2163 [30SE]

———recognize the holiday of Diwali (H. Res. 245), H10215 [27SE]

Hispanic Americans: recognize service, courage, and patriotism of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces, E1813 [17SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1801 [16SE], E2089 [27SE], E2182 [30SE]

Immigration: recognize contributions of immigrants to U.S., H6235 [9JY], H6680 [17JY], H7063 [24JY]

———tribute to immigrants, E444 [31MR], E1328 [24JN]

``In the Heights'' (musical): American Theatre Wing (organization) Tony Award recipient, E1256 [18JN]

International relations: support recent steps toward improved relations between Turkey and Armenia, H7938 [9SE]

Joint Action Plan Between Brazil and the U.S. To Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality: support values and goals (H. Res. 1254), H7876-H7878 [9SE]

Kosovo: U.S. support for independence, H1137, H1138 [27FE]

Lombardo, Joseph M.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2084 [27SE]

Medgar Evers College: tribute to collaboration with University of the West Indies, E1461 [15JY]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Merrillville Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons, E1093 [23MY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3014), H7132 [24JY]

Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 426), H10228 [27SE]

Montville, CT: anniversary of Montville Polish Club, E1692 [1AU]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1241 [17JN]

National Health Disparity Conference: anniversary, H10870 [10DE]

Native American Heritage Day: designate (H.J. Res. 62), H10136 [27SE]

———designate (H.J. Res. 62), Senate amendment, H10116 [26SE]

New York, NY: tribute to annual Puerto Rican Day Parade, E1164 [5JN]

———tribute to Caribbean Community Conference, E1231 [13JN]

———tribute to immigrants, E672 [22AP]

Perciak, Thomas P.: Cleveland Society of Poles ``Good Joe'' Polish Heritage Award recipient, E476 [2AP]

Polish American Heritage Month: observance, E2236 [3OC]

Reilly, Carmel: Rockland County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E226 [25FE]

Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center (organization): anniversary, E1716 [8SE]

Sugar Land, TX: tribute to Fort Bend Independent School District for reading and writing programs to assist bilingual students, E1155 [5JN]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of St. George's Hellenic Benefit Society of Tsamantas, E2064 [27SE]

World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-, German-, and Italian-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, H874 [13FE], E184 [13FE], E196 [14FE]

———recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-, German-, and Italian-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment (H. Res. 122), E181 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration, S7142 [23JY]

———anniversary of integration (S. Con. Res. 94), S7078 [22JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, S3786 [6MY], S4777 [22MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica, S6597 [11JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 377), S6331, S6332 [27JN]

China, People's Republic of: call for release from custody of Huseyin Celil and the children of Rebiya Kadeer and refrain from further cultural and religious suppression against Uyghur people (S. Res. 574), S4806 [22MY]

Chinese Americans: recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (S. Res. 457), S1084 [14FE]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes (S. 1105), S277 [24JA], S440 [29JA], S657 [5FE], S1115 [25FE], S1197 [26FE], S1701 [6MR], S1814 [10MR], S1992 [12MR], S2427 [3AP], S2739 [8AP], S2936 [10AP], S2973 [14AP], S3071 [16AP], S3250 [22AP], S3972 [8MY], S4174 [14MY], S4614 [21MY], S4779 [22MY], S5362 [6JN], S5589 [12JN], S6930 [17JY], S7567 [28JY], S9478 [25SE], S9996 [27SE], S10166 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: create high-level task force to study diversity in the Armed Forces, S8931 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a pilot program to promote fairness in the criminal justice system through identifying and eliminating unjustified disparities in the administration of justice (S. 3245), S6565 [10JY]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (S. Res. 603), S6296, S6297 [26JN]

———rise in hate crimes, bigotry, and anti-Semitism, S487 [30JA]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 476), S1782 [7MR], S2634 [7AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 682), S9434 [24SE]

Iraq: status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities, S86 [22JA]

Minority AIDS Initiative: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 426), S10423 [2OC]

National American Indian Heritage Month: observance, S10709 [20NO]

Native American Heritage Day: designate (H.J. Res. 62), S9186 [22SE]

Serbia: congratulate on capture of Radovan Karadzic following indictment for Srebrenica massacre, S7270 [24JY]

Reports filed

Ellis Island Immigration Museum Designation as the Bob Hope Memorial Library: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 759) (S. Rept. 110-313), S2944 [10AP]

Native American Heritage Day: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.J. Res. 62) (S. Rept. 110-435), S7903 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 297, Armed Forces integration anniversary, H6424 [14JY]

H. Con. Res. 364, Caribbean-American Heritage Month, H6778 [22JY]

H. Con. Res. 371, commend European countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, H8645 [23SE]

H. Con. Res. 377, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces, H6082 [25JN]

H. Con. Res. 426, Minority AIDS Initiative anniversary, H10228 [27SE]

H. Res. 245, recognize the Hindu holiday of Diwali, H10215 [27SE]

H. Res. 415, tribute to Edward D. Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce and other Civil War veterans of Asian descent, H7599 [30JY]

H. Res. 1024, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, H1463 [11MR]

H. Res. 1153, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, H4083 [19MY]

H. Res. 1254, support values and goals of Joint Action Plan Between Brazil and the U.S. To Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality, H7876 [9SE]

H. Res. 1370, call for People's Republic of China to end human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma, H7342 [30JY]

H.J. Res. 62, Native American Heritage Day, S9186 [22SE], H10116 [26SE]

S. 3245, Justice Integrity Act, S6566 [10JY]

S. Con. Res. 94, Armed Forces integration anniversary, S7077, S7078 [22JY]

S. Con. Res. 103, Minority AIDS Initiative anniversary, S9425 [24SE]

S. Res. 457, recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, S1075, S1084 [14FE]

S. Res. 476, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S1746, S1782 [7MR]

S. Res. 574, call for release from custody of Huseyin Celil and the children of Rebiya Kadeer and refrain from further cultural and religious suppression against Uyghur people in the People's Republic of China, S4805 [22MY]

S. Res. 603, commend European countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S6295 [26JN]

S. Res. 669, recognize efforts and contributions of Hispanic scientists, S9212 [22SE]

S. Res. 682, Hispanic Heritage Month, S9424, S9435 [24SE]