[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E561-E562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE ASIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE 
          RECIPIENTS OF THE 2012 ASIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce and the recipients of the 2012 
Asian-American Chamber Awards.
  The Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is dedicated to 
improving the economic development for Asian Pacific American owned 
businesses in the Washington, D.C. region. The 11th District of 
Virginia is blessed by its diversity; 1 in 4 residents are foreign born 
and more than 40% are minorities, with Asian Americans representing the 
largest ethnic group. Northern Virginia has a robust international 
business community and is home to the largest concentration of 
minority-owned technology firms in the nation. The AACC and its members 
contribute greatly to our economic strength and stability; Asian-
American businesses generate more than 52% of total revenues generated 
by all minority owned businesses in this region.
  Each year, the AACC recognizes businesses and non-profits in the 
Asian American community for their outstanding contributions to the 
Metropolitan Washington community and economy. I congratulate the 
following individuals and businesses for receiving one of the 2012 
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce Awards:
  Asian Business Leader Award (Posthumous): Mr. Jay Chen, Asian 
Fortune.
  Volunteer of the Year: Mr. Vance Zavela, Fairfax County Office of 
Public and Private Partnerships.
  Small Business of the Year: Analee's Prom, Bridal, Special Occasion & 
Tuxedo.

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  Outstanding Corporate Partner: Dominion Virginia Power.
  Community Service Award: Asian Community Service Center.
  Public Service Award: Grace Han Wolf, Herndon Town Councilmember.
  Asian Business Excellence Award: Information Management Consultants 
(IMC) Inc.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
honorees of the 2012 Asian-American Chamber of Commerce Awards and in 
commending the Asian-American Chamber of Commerce for its work to 
support Asian- and Pacific Islander-owned businesses throughout our 
region.

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