Congratulating the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Solano County Chapter Ahead of Their 10th Anniversary

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Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to include in the Record the following letter congratulating the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Solano County Chapter ahead of their 10th Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders banquet.

The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Solano County's 10th Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders banquet is a wonderful tribute to our community, and I am proud to represent the organization and the young leaders being honored at this event. John Garamendi, United States Congress, August 8th, 2025. Re 10th Annual Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders APAPA Solano County Chapter Vallejo, CA.

Dear APAPA-SOC and 2025 APAPA-SOC Interns, It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Solano County Chapter (APAPA-SOC) for another year of exemplary service and join you in celebrating your 10th Annual Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders banquet. Reaching this important milestone is a true testament to your organization's dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence. APAPA-SOC's continuous efforts to empower Asian and Pacific Islander Americans by encouraging civic participation through leadership and mentorship programs, internships, and scholarships deserve the highest commendation. Over the past decade APAPA-SOC has made a lasting impact on our community and uplifted many young leaders across the country and in California's Eighth Congressional District. APAPA's work is making great strides toward creating a more perfect Union.

Civic participation is critical to upholding our democratic ideals, and I am thrilled to see APAPA-SOC working so actively on this mission. Asian and Pacific Islander Americans' representation at all levels of government is necessary to ensure that the Asian and Pacific Islander community is properly acknowledged and advocated for. Throughout APAPA-SOC's ten years, its ability to empower Asian and Pacific Islander Americans of all ages has left its community a legacy that promotes civic engagement at the local, state, and national levels of government. It is my greatest hope that the APAPA-SOC Chapter continues to prosper in the years ahead. I look forward to seeing APAPA-SOC interns grow into tomorrow's leaders of California and beyond.

The APAPA-SOC's 10th Anniversary and Celebration of Young Leaders banquet is sure to be a wonderful celebration of all the hard work and dedication APAPA-SOC interns have put into strengthening our democracy. As you celebrate this anniversary, I hope you take pride in how far your APAPA-SOC has come and feel inspired by the continued journey ahead. On behalf of California's Eighth Congressional District, please accept my gratitude for the good you have done, and continue to do, in our district and my best wishes for continued success in all of APAPA-SOC's future endeavors. Sincerely, John Garamendi, Member of Congress.

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