[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 59 (Tuesday, April 24, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2012

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
California Asian Pacific State Employees Association, and their 
members, as they gather to raise scholarship funds for local high 
school students. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
generous organization.
  The Asian Pacific State Employees Association was founded in 1975 
with the goal of assisting its members while they work for the State of 
California, and to encourage state employees to give back through a 
variety of community projects. Located in all of the major urban 
centers in the state, APSEA's members work for a wide variety of 
California government agencies.
  APSEA's annual scholarship dinner raises funds and recognizes 
numerous young men and women who are involved in rigorous academic 
studies, dedicate their time to Asian and Pacific Islander causes, or 
are involved with the Ronald McDonald House Charity. This dinner has 
provided additional scholarship funds for many local students who are 
committed to making their community better.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to celebrate this fantastic organization, 
their members, and their annual dinner. They are a shining example of 
community service and community pride. I am confident that APSEA will 
continue the tradition of giving selflessly and helping others with 
their organization and events, and I ask all my colleagues to join me 
in honoring their outstanding commitment to their community and their 
continued work to help students succeed.

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