[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 170 (Friday, November 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2379]
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   HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA OF THE KOREAN AMERICAN MEDICAL 
    ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND AND 
                                VIRGINIA

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to honor the 30th anniversary of The Korean American 
Medical Association of District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, 
Incorporated.
  The Korean American Medical Association of District of Columbia, 
Maryland and Virginia, Incorporated (KMA) is one of the most respected 
Korean-American nonprofit organizations in America. The association was 
founded in 1974 by a small group of respected Korean physicians. The 
KMA was the first Korean Medical Association in the United States. Its 
hard work and dedication has led the association to grow from a handful 
of members to a membership of about 400 physicians from the District of 
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
  Since its inception, the association's involvement in the Great 
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan community has been commendable. The KMA 
provides health care services, seminars and educational opportunities 
to the community. The dedication that the members of the KMA have to 
its community is exceptional.
  The KMA provides a forum for its members to exchange ideas and 
continue education helping its members continue to provide excellent 
service to the community. The care and services these physicians 
provide to their neighbors and friends is a testament of their hard 
work. The KMA certainly has distinguished itself as an outstanding 
group.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, with all the contributions to the community 
made by The Korean American Medical Association of District of 
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, Incorporation, we have a great reason 
to celebrate today. I want to commend the association 30 years of 
excellence and extend my warmest wishes for the years to come. I call 
upon my colleagues to join me in applauding the KMA on its 30th 
anniversary.

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