America's first Hmong judge spoke at naturalization ceremony at Fresno State

Saturday, June 18, 2016
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- America's first Hmong judge gave the keynote speech Saturday morning at the naturalization ceremony at Fresno State.

"Even though you were born in a different country because you speak a different language, you practice a different religion, you eat different food, and you look different. Those are all the things that make you a unique American. A unique American who will help make America the great country that it is," said Honourable Paul Lo, America's first Hmong judge.
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Judge Lo, of the Merced County Superior Court, welcomed about 200 new Americans.

Saturday's event also included multi-cultural dance performances and success stories from Fresno Adult School students.
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