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Mr. MIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mary Kageyama Nomura, lovingly remembered as the “Songbird of Manzanar,” who passed away peacefully last month at the age of 100.
a young age, losing both of her parents and trying to help hold her family together during unimaginable uncertainty.
Mary brought light through her music. Her remarkable voice lifted spirits throughout the camp and earned her the enduring nickname, the “Songbird of Manzanar.” Through song, she gave comfort, hope, and humanity to those around her.
raising five children and helping establish a thriving family business in Orange County. Though she never pursued fame or riches, she continued sharing her extraordinary talent with communities across California and Japan for decades.
of art to heal and unite us. May we honor her memory by preserving the stories of those who endured injustice and by ensuring that their voices are never forgotten.