[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 88 (Monday, June 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SABRINA ANTOINETTE HoSANG

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 9, 2014

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, communities rely on individuals like Sabrina 
Antoinette HoSang to further strengthen the ties that bond them, and 
prepare the next generation for success.
  Sabrina, a 2001 graduate of Villanova University, worked for her 
family business, Caribbean Food Delights, during her school breaks. She 
continued working for Caribbean Food Delights after she graduated. With 
a keen eye for marketing, Sabrina created the Mr. & Mrs. Patty mascot, 
revived the Patty Eating Contest, and created the Bun and Cheese event.
  In February 2006, she was promoted to her current position, Chief 
Operating Officer, in which she oversees production, quality assurance, 
customer service, food safety, and a host of other divisions. Caribbean 
Food Delights launched a new product line called Sabrina's Delights in 
September 2012.
  Sabrina has received many awards during her tenure. Under her 
management as COO, Caribbean Food Delights received the Forbes 
Enterprise Award in February 2007. She was inducted as a 2007 Business 
Visionary from the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
(CACCI).
  She has earned the Women Celebrating Women Award of Excellence from 
the Progressive Democrats Political Association, a City Council 
Citation from Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, and a New York State 
Assembly Citation from Assemblyman Carl Heastie for community service. 
She has also received the Consul General's Award from the Jamaica 
Consulate for helping the underserved communities in both New York and 
Jamaica. In November 2007, the Universal Peace Federation recognized 
her as an Ambassador for Peace.
  She has been honored for her outstanding commitment to the Caribbean 
community at the 6th Anniversary Celebration of Caribbean-American 
Heritage Month by Former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and 
Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham. And finally, adding to her 
impressive public service resume, Sabrina received a Community 
Leadership Award from Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York 
and received a ``20 Under 40'' Award from Caribbean Life in November 
2013.
  Sabrina has helped award six scholarships totaling $150,000 for the 
entrepreneurial program at the University of the West Indies in 
Jamaica, through the Vincent HoSang Family Foundation. A G.O.O.D for 
Girls mentor, Sabrina, hopes to inspire young people to become leaders 
and entrepreneurs.
  Sabrina Antoinette HoSang's many contributions to her community are 
admirable. She has truly made a difference in the lives of many.

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