I rise today to honor the Asian Pacific Development Center for its ongoing service to the growing population of Asian American and Pacific Islander residents throughout the state of Colorado and to celebrate its Annual Banquet in recognition of the Asian New Year. the year of the Fire Red Monkey. The Asian Pacific Development Center is a role model for other communities and works to provide culturally appropriate and linguistically proficient wellness and lifestyle services to enrich the lives of our states Asian American and Pacific Islander residents. Originally created to serve Vietnamese refugees 35 years ago. APDC has grown to include a diverse list of communities. Every day. the Center grants selfsufficiency to these residents so that they may better navigate our shared home. 1. in addition to many community leaders in Arapahoe County and Aurora. attend the Annual Banquet each year as tribute to APDCs efforts. and I am proud to have the opportunity to speak this year in honor of the celebrations 35th anniversary. I applaud the Asian Pacific Development Center for continuing to empower our states Asian American and Pacific Islander refugees and immigrants. and thus. for continuing to fight poverty and to address literacy. education. and employment in Colorado.
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