Mr. Speaker. I rise today in strong support and as a cosponsor of House Concurrent Resolution 218. a resolution that recognizes the centennial of sustained immigration from the Philippines to the United States and acknowledges the contributions of our FilipinoAmerican community to our countr over the last century. The mark that the FilipinoAmerican community has made on my district is immeasurable. It is a privilege to live with and to serve such a culturally rich and vibrant community. As the premier gateway from Asia. the Bay Area has been the starting point for many Filipino immigrants in America. I am truly proud that many FilipinoAmericans decided to make the Bay Area their permanent home. I represent one of the largest populations of FilipinoAmericans in the United States. and I would like to recognize two of the many shining lights from our community. Mr. Speaker. my dear friend Alice Bulos has worked tirelessly In the community at large and with the FilipinoAmerican community in particular. After immigrating to the United States in the late 1970s. Alice became an outspoken leader among FilipinoAmericans. She tirelessly worked to urge FilipinoAmericans to become politically active.
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