And it reminds us of the Filipino Americans who fought bravely for our country. and the courageous Japanese Americans who fought for their country despite the shameful treatment toward their families In internment camps during World War II. This years theme also reminds us that in spite of these hardships. the API community has successfully met the challenges it faced and has enhanced greatly the richness and strength of our American society. The contributions and cultural imprint of the API community is especially impressive in Los Angeles where many of the first Asian American immigrants made their home. I have the pleasure of representing the Los Angeles communities of Little Tokyo and parts of Chinatown. and Filipinotown. As is true for all Angelenos. my life has been enriched by the magnificent culture of Asian Pacific Islanders and their positive impact on our city and on our Nation.
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