Mr. Speaker. I rise today to acknowledge a woman who exemplfies the very best of the American spirit Helen Mineta. a teacher of politics and government for more than 30 years. a friend. and an active member of the community. died March 18th in San Jose. CA. She was 77. The daughter of immigrant Japanese parents. Ms. Mineta persevered throughout her life against racism. overcoming numerous barriers. She bettered the lives of those with whom she came in contact in countless ways. as a teacher and as an advocate for JapaneseAmerican rights. Helen Mineta graduated from San Jose State College In 1938 with dreams of becomIng a teacher. but was told by her professors that no one would hire a Japanese person.
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