Grace Napolitano

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I don't wish to know of '56. I wish to know what your amendment does.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. I would ask again, is it in perpetuity?

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from northern California (Mr. Miller).

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. I would like to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Cardoza). May I ask what time we have left, sir?

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I also toured that area, and the devastation was very severe. I wish some of the areas would find another way to be able to find employment, because this is a chronic unemployment circle, if you will, for years, for decades; it isn't just new. I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva).

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. I yield the gentleman an additional 15 seconds.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson).

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I must mention that California agriculture had the biggest banner year during that period, in other words, in the billions more than they had in prior years during this drought. So with that, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney).

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. I yield to the gentleman.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 1. Had I been present, I would have voted ``present'' to establish a quorum in the House of Representatives for the start of the Second Session of the 112th Congress. personal explanation

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, December 16, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 943 in order to attend an important event in my district. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on H.R. 3672--Disaster Relief Appropriations Act.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, December 16, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 939 in order to attend an important event in my district. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892--Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. Stated against:

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Chinese American Film Festival, which was held in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, for celebrating its 7th successful year. This year, the opening ceremonies were held on October 27, 2011 at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, and on October 30, 2011 at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco. With over 10 workshops and seminars, and over 200 officially selected films that were screened in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the Festival has once again demonstrated how effectively the Chinese and American cultures can join together through the medium of film to create unique and outstanding work. Many of those in the Chinese industry have been recognized by the American film industry, but for many others this was the first time these films had ever been screened in North America. The films chosen for the Festival were audiences' favorites in the Chinese and American film markets. With the support of the Consulate General of China in Los Angeles, and the Motion Picture Association of America, the Chinese American Film Festival has become a grand annual event of cultural exchange and communication between the two film industries. As one of the major annual cultural events in Hollywood, this festival demonstrates that creativity has no boundaries of race, color, language, or traditions. Through the window of film, people see each other, hear each other and understand each other. As described by James Su, Founder and current Chairman of the Festival, ``The Chinese American Film Festival continues to showcase the dynamic power of creations it produces when East meets with West and when hands are joined together.'' Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Su and the Chinese American Film Festival for another successful year and for showing tremendous dedication to cultural exchange while opening communication between the Chinese and American film industries. Welcome to California, and welcome to the United States. 2010 CAFF Golden Angel Award Films: The Seal of Love; My Kingdom; Color Me Love; 72 Heroes; Detective D; Always Be With You; An Eternal Lamb; Love You You; A Simple Life; Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Best Documentary Film: The Day of Noah 2: Apocalypse. Best Independent Film: Dali. Best Asian American Film: Wedding Palace. Best Short Film: A Petal Onto the Sea. Best Children's Feature Film: Close to Me. Charity Film: My Girlhood. Outstanding Chinese Culture Promoter: Dedication. Outstanding Chinese Film Promoter: Macau Film Association. Chinese Film Promoter Mayor Award: Xin Hua City Mayor. Outstanding Newcomer Actor: Joshua Hannum--Leading Actor of ``Once Upon a Time in Tibet.'' Outstanding Newcomer Actress: Zhou Yang--Leading Actress of ``Love You You.'' Outstanding Newcomer Director: Chen Miao--Director of ``Son of the Stars.'' Outstanding Newcomer Producer: Wang Bin, Yang Yue--The Producers of ``Time Flies Soundlessly.'' Best Actor of the Year: Wang Qianyuan--Leading Actor of ``The Piano in a Factory.'' Best Actress of the Year: Ni Ping--Leading Actress of ``The Sun.'' Best Director of the Year: Yang Yazhou--The Director of ``The Sun.'' Outstanding Achievement Award: Tang Guo Qiang.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, December 16, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 937 in order to attend an important event in my district. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on the Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for consideration of the Conference Report on H.R. 2055--Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 3672--Disaster Relief Appropriations Act and H. Con. Res. 94--Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3671.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, December 16, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 938 in order to attend an important event in my district. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on H. Res. 500--Rule providing for consideration of the Conference Report on H.R. 2055--Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 3672--Disaster Relief Appropriations Act and H. Con. Res. 94--Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3671.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, December 16th, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 940 in order to attend an important event in my district. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on S. 278--Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, December 16th, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 941 in order to attend an important event in my district. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on Adoption of the Conference Report on H.R. 2055--Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, December 16th, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 942 in order to attend an important event in my district. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on H. Con. Res. 94--Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3671.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 918. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on ordering the previous question of the rule, H. Res. 491, providing for consideration of H.R. 3630, to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 919. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on agreeing to the resolution, H. Res. 491, providing for consideration of H.R. 3630, to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 917. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on the question of consideration of the resolution, H. Res. 491, providing for consideration of H.R. 3630, to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 921. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 384, to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 920. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3246, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the ``Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building.''

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, December 12, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 914. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on agreeing to H.R. 2158--To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14901 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, California, as the ``Wayne Grisham Post Office''.

Mrs. NAPOLITANO

Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, December 12, 2011, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 916. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on the motion to adjourn.