Recognizing January As T$T, or Vietnamese New Year

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize this upcoming Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as TIt, or Vietnamese New Year.

This annual holiday is one of Orange County's most important celebrations. Families cook traditional dishes, exchange red envelopes, and come together at festivals across our district and all over the country.

Orange County's Vietnamese community is an essential part of our Orange County family--in fact, we are proud be home to the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam. Immigrants and Vietnamese- Americans are our firefighters, teachers, soldiers, entrepreneurs, and local leaders.

I'm proud to have represented parts of Little Saigon for decades throughout my career in public service, and I will always recognize the contributions and positive impact they've had in Orange County and across the United States.

In fact, I was honored to host the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Marc Knapper, a year ago for his first visit to Orange County. As the proud co-chair of the Vietnam caucus, we engaged with local community leaders and discussed ways to strengthen the ties between our two countries. We stopped by the Bao Quang Temple in Santa Ana, met with business leaders throughout Little Saigon, and focused on bringing attention to our local Vietnamese community's concerns.

As we prepare to kick off the Year of the Snake, I want to wish everyone at home and around the world a happy TIt celebration.

Happy New Year (Chuc Mung Nam Moi).

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