[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E704]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF OCA--ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ADVOCATES, SACRAMENTO 
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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize OCA--Asian Pacific 
American Advocates, Sacramento Chapter and the distinguished leaders 
who are being honored at their 2015 Dragon Boat Festival and 20th 
anniversary gala. I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring OCA 
Sacramento and these fine Sacramentans.
  Dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being 
of Asian Pacific Islander Americans, OCA's Sacramento chapter is an 
active advocate for all Asian Pacific Islander Americans and works 
diligently to develop strong leadership, community involvement and 
civic participation. OCA Sacramento also fosters cultural heritage by 
hosting a variety of annual events celebrating traditional Chinese 
holidays and festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival. The events 
bring together the Asian Pacific Islander American community, while 
also educating and sharing its heritage with our entire community. OCA 
Sacramento promotes education and leadership for young people by 
offering essay contests and scholarships, as well as internship 
opportunities. It is clear to me and so many others that OCA 
Sacramento's deep involvement and commitment to improving Sacramento is 
exemplary.
  In keeping with their theme of ``Honoring the Past, Celebrating the 
Future,'' being recognized at this year's Dragon Boat Festival are past 
Chapter Presidents Dwanchen Hsu, Tom Bhe, Ph.D., Felix Chen, Ph.D., 
RungFong Hsu, Sam Ong, Linda Ng, Joyce Eng, Michael Head, and David 
Low. These community leaders have all dedicated their lives to 
improving Sacramento through their work with OCA Sacramento. All that 
has been accomplished by the organization would not be possible without 
these individuals at the forefront of their efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, as the members of OCA--Asian Pacific American Advocates, 
Sacramento Chapter gather at the Dragon Boat Festival to celebrate 
their 20th anniversary, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring 
them for their unwavering commitment to the Sacramento region.

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