Consul General in Chicago Meets with Michigan Congressman
Congressman Andy Levin warmly receives Consul General Jamoralin at his congressional district office in Warren, Michigan (DCG RV Israel Jr. photo)
CHICAGO 17 May 2019 – Continuing a proud and excellent tradition of public service that began with his uncle U.S. Senator Carl Levin, and his father Congressman Sander Levin, freshman Congressman Andrew Saul “Andy” Levin of Michigan’s 9th Congressional District welcomed Consul General to Chicago Gina A. Jamoralin to his new congressional district office in Warren, Michigan on 26 April 2019.
Consul General Jamoralin was on an official visit in Michigan for a round of calls on members of the congressional delegation of Michigan state to help drum up support for the U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus, especially among the newly elected U.S. representatives.
A member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressman Levin gladly shared with the Consul General his passion and priorities for the improvement of the wage and welfare of American workers, as well as his views as a former human rights activist who has travelled to many parts of the world including Central America, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
The Consul General congratulated the Democratic Congressman and expressed hope that he would consider joining the U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus and support common causes and interests, as he enters public service and carries on the great legacy of his father and uncle. Both the elder Levins have a combined 72 years in Congress in service of their constituents and their country.
According to the U.S. Census Survey of 2010, Filipinos and Filipino-Americans number about 4,607 in the 9th Congressional District, the second largest concentration of all the 14 districts in Michigan. END
Congressman Andy Levin listens to Consul General Jamoralin on developments in the Philippines during their meeting on the last day of Congressman Levin’s District Work Period on 26 April 2019. Joining them were Honorary Consul Marcus Evangelista (right) and DCG Romulo Victor Israel Jr.
(Office of Honorary Consul Evangelista photo)
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