[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN FUJIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 1999

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues to pay 
tribute to the American Fujian Association of Commerce and Industry on 
the occasion of its 7th Anniversary Annual Banquet.
  The members of the American Fujian Association of Commerce and 
Industry have long been known for their commitment to community service 
and to enhancing the quality of life for all New York City residents.
  This banquet is not only a festive happening, it is a chance for all 
of us to celebrate and pay tribute to a group of individuals who have 
dedicated their lives to helping others.
  The American Fujian Association of Commerce and Industry is a not for 
profit corporation whose membership is entirely composed of business 
owners who have immigrated to the United States from the Fujian 
Province of China. The Association, which was established in 1992, 
enjoys a membership of approximately 1,000 business leaders throughout 
the city of New York.
  The Association's membership, ever mindful of the rigors of 
immigration, have devoted their efforts to the integration of new 
immigrants from China into American society as productive citizens. The 
American Fujian Association of Commerce and Industry fosters programs 
that are designed to introduce immigrants to the American way of life 
and our country's economic and political system so that they may become 
productive citizens. Members of the Association have also devoted 
themselves to the development of the trade and commerce between the 
state of New York and the provinces of Fujian, Shandong, Jiangsu, 
Guangdong, Hepei, Liaoling, and Anhui Sichuan China.
  Under the dedicated leadership of its Chairman, William P. Chiu, the 
American Fujian Association of Commerce and Industry have embraced the 
belief that trade breeds mutual understanding and respect which in turn 
promotes peace between the United States and China.
  The members of the American Fujian Association of Commerce and 
Industry have long been known as innovators and beacons of good will to 
all those with whom they come into contact. Through their dedicated 
efforts, they have each helped to improve my constituents' quality of 
life. In recognition of their many accomplishments on behalf of my 
constituents, I offer my congratulations to the American Fujian 
Association of Commerce and Industry on the occasion of it's 7th 
Anniversary Annual Banquet.

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