[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E447-E448]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO HIDY OCHIAI

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Hidy Ochiai as 
he receives the Endicott, New York SERTOMA Club's 2002 Service to 
Mankind Award. I commend the SERTOMA Club on its choice of Mr. Ochiai 
as the recipient of this award.
  Mr. Ochiai began his martial arts training in Tokyo, Japan at the age 
of six, taught by his father. In 1966 he received his Bachelor of Arts 
degree from Albright College and opened his first school of Washin-ryu 
Karate in Broome County, New York. He now has a total of 25 branch 
schools servicing the public. Mr. Ochiai established a karate program 
as part of a physical education curriculum which, in 1969, was 
implemented by Broome Community College. Mr. Ochiai has successfully 
competed in many tournaments, including his first national tournament 
in 1970 where he won the kata title at the U.S.K.A. Grand Nationals.
  Mr. Ochiai has an outstanding record of community service in Broome 
County and, including the establishment of the Education Karate Program 
(EKP). More than 30,000 students have completed the EKP, earning Mr. 
Ochiai the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Albright College for its 
development. In addition to his work through the EKP, he has written 
five books.
  It is my pleasure to join Hidy Ochiai's colleagues, friends and 
family in extending my deepest appreciation for his outstanding 
community service. His personal and professional enthusiasm has made 
him a valuable asset to our community, and we thank him for his 
service.

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