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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. Rep. Hansen Clarke Rep. Eni Faleomavaega As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and a Rep. Rep. Mazie K. Hirono member of the Honorary Committee for tonight’s event, it is my distinct pleasure to Rep. welcome you to the Legacies of War reception. Rep. Doris O. Matsui Rep. 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. Rep. 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. The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is comprised of 42 Members of Rep. Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Congress dedicated to promoting the well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Rep. Islander (AAPI) community. Since 1994, CAPAC has worked to meet the unmet Rep. needs and concerns of AAPI’s in all areas of life. Rep. Rep. Betty McCollum Rep. Jerry McNerney On behalf of the Members of the CAPAC, I commend Legacies of War for their Rep. Rep. Charlie Rangel unwavering commitment to healing and hope and I look forward to working together Rep. to create a better future for all. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Rep. Linda Sánchez Rep. Rep. Janice Schakowsky Rep. Rep. Sincerely, Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Chris Van Hollen Rep.

JUDY CHU, PhD Member of Congress CAPAC Chairwoman