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INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 1086
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HON. BRIAN HIGGINS
of new york
in the house of representatives
Friday, July 1, 2022
Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak on the importance of commemorating the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Bangladesh relations. In my district, my hometown of Buffalo, New York hosts a significant Bangladeshi population that contributes to Buffalo's rich cultural diversity and helps the city live up to its moniker as the City of Good Neighbors. I am proud to be representing the more than 10,000 Bangladeshi constituents in my district, and recently introduced H. Res. 1086 honoring the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Bangladesh relations.
The United States recognized the independence of Bangladesh on April 4, 1972. Since then, our two nations have cooperated on a myriad of issues, including the protection of Rohingya refugees fleeing genocide, the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and the continuation of a peaceful and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The past thirty-five years have witnessed an influx of Bangladeshi immigrants to the United States, making the group the fastest growing Asian-American population in the country. In Buffalo, these individuals have established vibrant communities all over the city, with a specific concentration on the East Side including the neighborhoods of Broadway-
Fillmore, Genesee Moselle, Fillmore-Leroy, and Kensington. Members of the Bangladeshi community have started businesses, are renovating vacant homes, and are enriching the fabric of our region through their cultural contributions.
The Bangladeshi population has made it a priority to foster a sense of community and cultural identity among its members. It has founded organizations such as the Bangladesh Society of Buffalo and the Buffalo Bangla Newspaper with this particular goal in mind. Furthermore, the ranks of Bengali-speaking students enrolled in Buffalo Public Schools have continued to swell, and I am grateful to see to this cross-
cultural cooperation in our city.
I look forward to welcoming further Bangladeshi immigrants to the United States and continue to admire the unique perspectives and experiences they bring to our nation. Madam Speaker, I am grateful to express my deep appreciation for the long-standing relationship and cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 110(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 110(2)
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