[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 155 (Thursday, October 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING DR. STEVEN D. CHAN INSTALLATION AS PRESIDENT OF THE 
                      AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTS

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 22, 2015

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Steven D. Chan, 
an accomplished pediatric dentist who most recently was installed as 
the first Asian American President of the American College of Dentists. 
It is my great pleasure to commend Dr. Chan for his lifelong 
achievements and expertise in the field of dentistry. He is involved in 
a number of professional and civic activities that truly make him an 
exemplar of leadership.
   The American College of Dentists is the oldest major honorary 
organization for dentists. It was founded in 1920 to recognize dentists 
who have made significant contributions to the advancement of 
dentistry. The mission of the American College of Dentists is to 
advance excellence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership in 
dentistry--all qualities that embody Dr. Chan.
   I have had the honor of meeting and speaking with Dr. Chan and am 
impressed with his distinguished professional background. Dr. Chan is a 
third generation Californian--born and raised in Los Angeles. A 
graduate of UCLA, he earned his dental degree at Georgetown University 
and completed his special training in pediatric dentistry at a Los 
Angeles County Hospital Trauma Center.
   He's received various professional honors and fellowships from 
different organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatric 
Dentists, the Asian Business Alliance, and the Asian Pacific Islander 
American Public Affairs Association. He holds membership to several 
professional associations like the California Society of Pediatric 
Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Individuals like 
Congressman Eric Swalwell and former California State Senator Majority 
Leader Ellen Corbett have also recognized his illustrious career.
   In addition to his numerous professional accomplishments, Dr. Chan 
is a civic leader in his community. His community service includes: 
Service on the Alameda County Grand Jury, Chair of the Ohlone Community 
College Bond Oversight Committee, and City of Fremont Library 
Commission.
   It has been a great privilege to have shared a friendship and 
working partnership with Dr. Steven Chan over the years. I commend him 
for his 35 years of distinguished leadership in the American community 
of dentistry and the City of Fremont. Dr. Chan has made significant 
contributions to the advancement of dentistry and I thank him for his 
years of dedicated service to Silicon Valley.
   Dr. Chan's exemplary leadership will be well placed in the American 
College of Dentists. I rise today to wish him my very deepest 
congratulations for his exceptional level of advancement of dentistry 
and his commitment to public service in the Silicon Valley. I extend 
him my greatest personal wishes for success and happiness throughout 
his very well earned appointment.

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