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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF FRIENDLY HOUSE AND 85 YEARS OF TAMALE DINNERS
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HON. RUBEN GALLEGO
of arizona
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Friendly House, which turned 100 years old in 2020.
Friendly House first started in 1920 as part of a local initiative to help immigrants in Arizona obtain citizenship and adjust to the United States. Today, Friendly House's services have expanded to include youth and adult education, family and emergency services, and workforce development, while still maintaining their original commitment to providing immigration and citizenship services. For the past 100 years, Friendly House has advanced America's identity as a nation of opportunity by helping individuals and families fully participate in American life.
After being delayed by a year due to COVID-19, Friendly House will celebrate its 100th anniversary at its 85th signature Tamale Dinner on December 3. For many, tamales represent coming together with loved ones, especially around the holidays. Friendly House's annual Tamale Dinner has been bringing together the Phoenix community for over eight decades, making it the longest standing fundraiser in the State.
I would like to thank Friendly House for 100 years of service to the Phoenix community and wish them the best as they continue to grow their impact over the next 100 years.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 203
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