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Executive Board
Chair June 18, 2012 Rep. Judy Chu
Vice-Chair Legacies of War Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo 1628 16th Street NW, Third Floor
Whip Washington, DC 20009 Rep. Colleen Hanabusa
Chair Emeritus Rep. Michael M. Honda
Sen. Daniel K. Akaka Sen. Daniel K. Inouye Dear Friends: Rep. Xavier Becerra Rep. Hansen Clarke Rep. Eni Faleomavaega As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and a Rep. Al Green Rep. Mazie K. Hirono member of the Honorary Committee for tonight’s event, it is my distinct pleasure to Rep. Barbara Lee welcome you to the Legacies of War reception. Rep. Doris O. Matsui Rep. Gregorio Sablan Rep. Bobby Scott Since 2004, Legacies of War has been raising awareness about the Vietnam War-era
Associate Members bombing of Laos and has advocated for the clearance of unexploded bombs. Through the use of art, culture, community organizing and education, Legacies of War has Rep. Karen Bass Rep. Howard Berman created an important dialogue about healing and has been critical in bringing people Rep. Gerald Connolly together to foster unity and hope out of the wreckage of war. Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Joseph Crowley Rep. Susan Davis The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is comprised of 42 Members of Rep. Bob Filner Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Congress dedicated to promoting the well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Rep. Janice Hahn Islander (AAPI) community. Since 1994, CAPAC has worked to meet the unmet Rep. Zoe Lofgren needs and concerns of AAPI’s in all areas of life. Rep. Carolyn Maloney Rep. Betty McCollum Rep. Jerry McNerney On behalf of the Members of the CAPAC, I commend Legacies of War for their Rep. Grace Napolitano Rep. Charlie Rangel unwavering commitment to healing and hope and I look forward to working together Rep. Laura Richardson to create a better future for all. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Rep. Linda Sánchez Rep. Loretta Sanchez Rep. Janice Schakowsky Rep. Adam Schiff Rep. Brad Sherman Sincerely, Rep. Adam Smith Rep. Jackie Speier Rep. Pete Stark Rep. Chris Van Hollen Rep. Lynn Woolsey
JUDY CHU, PhD Member of Congress CAPAC Chairwoman