[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1592]
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 RECOGNIZING THE SEATTLE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN 
                         AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Seattle, 
Washington chapter of the National Association of Asian American 
Professionals (NAAAP--Seattle) for being named the Chapter of the Year. 
The NAAAP--Seattle chapter bested twenty-seven others from across the 
United States and Canada to receive the honor.
  This is the first time NAAAP--Seattle has been named Chapter of the 
Year. The organization stood out among the other chapters and associate 
chapters for its exceptional organizational involvement, membership 
development, and programs.
  The NAAAP was established in 1979 and is now the largest and fastest 
growing Asian American professional non-profit organization in North 
America. Members are not required to be pan-Asian and come from all 
parts of the professional community.
  The NAAAP works to empower leaders and connect professionals in the 
same region. In addition, members volunteer in the community. NAAAP--
Seattle has hosted many charitable events, including a dragonboat 
racing fundraiser to benefit the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & 
Hearing, an event at Seattle Symphony to raise money for children's 
literacy programs, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, a Walk for 
Rice fundraiser for the Asian Counseling & Referral Service, and many 
others. NAAAP--Seattle also hosts career fairs and professional 
development seminars throughout the Puget Sound.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the Seattle 
chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. 
The organization's work to make meaningful contributions to government, 
education, business and society inspires leaders throughout the 
business community.

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