Gwen Moore Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Introduces Lao-Hmong Resolution
Washington, DC,
May 22, 2014
I am so proud that the third largest Hmong population in the nation calls Wisconsin home. Each day, Wisconsinites and those across our country benefit from the many contributions the Hmong community and larger AAPI community have made to enrich our way of life.
Contact: Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement recognizing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. “I join the nation to celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and their rich history and culture. “I am so proud that the third largest Hmong population in the nation calls Wisconsin home. Each day, Wisconsinites and those across our country benefit from the many contributions the Hmong community and larger AAPI community have made to enrich our way of life. Yet, the fabric of our American identity is incomplete without recognizing both the successes and sacrifices of the AAPI community. Let us honor the courage and resolve of the AAPI people. “Yesterday I joined Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-7), and a group of my House colleagues, to introduce a resolution urging President Obama to designate July 22 as ‘National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day.’ I am proud to support this resolution. “May also marks the 20th anniversary of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Congress. I am honored to partner with them on so many initiatives that promote equality and increase our economic competitiveness. This month and always, let us celebrate the Hmong people and all Asian American and Pacific Islanders.” Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was officially recognized in 1992 and is celebrated each year during the month of May. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook |
