[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 13 (Thursday, February 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 10, 1994]
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  RECOGNIZING FELIX GALAVIZ FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HISPANIC 
                 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ALAMEDA COUNTY

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 1994

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to congratulate Felix 
Galaviz for his successful tenure as the president of the Hispanic 
Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County. During this time, Mr. Galaviz 
has led this organization to new heights.
  Mr. Galaviz first joined HCCAC in 1982 and quickly became one of its 
executive officers. In 1986, as membership chairman, he recruited over 
300 new members. The following year he chaired the California Hispanic 
Chamber of Commerce State Convention in Oakland, CA, which had over 
5,000 attendees. Shortly afterward, he became HCCAC's president and 
immediately designed and implemented a 5-year strategic business and 
organizational plan; created the Hispanic-owned business data base, 
which has over 1,500 members; developed a legislative link to support 
the county's Hispanic business efforts; and established a corporate 
advisory board, which built strong partnerships with other business 
organizations like the California Hispanic Contractor Association.
  Mr. Galaviz now plans to continue his efforts at the State level, 
where he already chairs the chamber's education and training committee 
and is a member of the commerce advisory board. He has testified before 
the State legislature and helped author legislation favorable to 
Hispanic business interests. Mr. Galaviz has also agreed to work with 
me to increase participation of his members in the U.S. Small Business 
Administration's Section 8(a) Contracting and Business Program.
  Mr. Galaviz has been recognized with many awards for all his 
accomplishments. These include: Resolution of Honor by the California 
State Legislature, Resolution of Commendation from the California State 
Senate Rules Committee, California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 
Recognition for Building Leadership, and Commendation from the Hispanic 
Community Affairs Council.
  Mr. Speaker, I come before you today to recognize Felix Galaviz for 
all his achievements and continued commitment to promote and develop 
Hispanic businesses in our community. I hope you and my colleagues will 
join me in congratulating this community leader for all his 
accomplishments and tenacious spirit.

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