[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 141 (Thursday, October 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1472-E1473]
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 RECOGNIZING THE 102ND ANNIVERSARY OF DOUBLE TEN DAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF 
                                 TAIWAN

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2013

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the people of 
Taiwan on the upcoming celebration of the 102nd anniversary of ``Double 
Ten Day.'' Double Ten Day traces its roots to the Wuchang Uprising that 
occurred on October 10, 1911. The Wuchang Uprising signaled the end of 
the Qing Dynasty and the start of a democratic movement that we 
continue to celebrate and recognize. Double Ten Day is a celebration of 
the birth of democracy and the Republic of China.
   I want to especially recognize the people of Taiwan on this 
important occasion. The strength of the relationship between the people 
of Taiwan and the people of the United States is strong. I look forward 
to continue working to expand business opportunities as well as deepen 
our mutual appreciation for each other's unique cultures. Exchange of 
our cultures is clearly evidenced on Guam, which is home to many people 
of Chinese ancestry. Guam continues to benefit from their cultural 
contributions to our community and the promotion of trade and economic 
opportunities.
   Again, I congratulate the people of Taiwan on the 102nd anniversary 
of Double Ten Day. We celebrate this historic occasion with them and we 
honor their friendship with the American people.

  HONORING THE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER AT 
                            CANISIUS COLLEGE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Women's Business Center 
at Canisius College on the occasion of its tenth anniversary.
   The Women's Business Center at Canisius College is a comprehensive 
resource for small business owners and professional women providing 
training and networking opportunities to empower women with the 
critical skills necessary to develop their business.
   The Center gives participants access to the college's business 
courses, counseling, advice from business coaches, forums and an annual 
Women's Leadership Conference that featured ``Creativity and 
Innovation'' as one of its themes.
   The Center not only benefits women in business but also benefits the 
Western New York economy. Bolstered by an initial federal grant from 
the Small Business Administration, the Center has served over 21,000 
participants, helped start over 200 businesses, and created 290 jobs 
since opening in September of 2003.
   The Women's Business Center at Canisius College, one of 28 Jesuit 
universities in the nation, also deserves recognition for the link it 
continues to provide between the local educational institutions and the 
economic centers of our community. The success of small businesses is 
crucial to the prosperity of our region and nation and we are fortunate 
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the past decade this group has worked to leverage funds and build new 
private-public partnership and establish unique and nurturing mentoring 
relationships that have ensured women have equal opportunity to start 
their own business.
   The success of the Center is realized in the economic gains and 
confidence generated by its many participants and program graduates. 
Yet, for every success, there is a daily reminder that the Center's 
work is not complete as our region's entrepreneurs and small business 
owners remain in need of the valuable resources, experience and support 
needed to strengthen our economy and to create equal opportunities for 
all Americans.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with appreciation and acknowledgement of their 
important contributions, that I rise to congratulate all those 
responsible for achieving this milestone as the Women's Business Center 
celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Montante Cultural Center on the 
campus of Canisius College.

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