[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 142 (Friday, October 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING CC YIN OF SOLANO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Senor Mr. CC 
Yin, who is being honored by the Asian American Bar Association of 
Solano County for his countless contributions to his community.
  Mr. Yin's life exemplifies the ``American Dream'' that many 
immigrants have when they come to America. Mr. Yin arrived in America 
48 years ago with no English language skills and very little money in 
his pocket. He worked his way through college to earn a degree in 
Engineering. After a successful career as a civil engineer, his 
entrepreneurial spirit drove him to seek an opportunity to own a 
McDonald's franchise. Along with his wife and two daughters, Mr. Yin 
owns one of the largest McDonald's franchises in the country, with 28 
franchises in 11 cities. They have received national and international 
accolades for their successes.
  CC Yin and his family have embraced the McDonald's motto of giving 
back and investing in the community. The Yin's are active in numerous 
civic organizations and give generously to many charitable causes 
throughout their community.
  Above all, Mr. Yin has invested his personal energy and resources to 
build the non-profit organization, Asian Pacific Islander Public 
Affairs Association (APAPA). The goals of the organization are to 
promote the importance of political awareness and civic engagement for 
Asian Americans and new Asian immigrants.
  Mr. Speaker, CC Yin has dedicated his life and resources to the 
betterment of all peoples in Solano County. It is therefore appropriate 
that we honor Mr. Yin today and wish him well in his future endeavors.

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