[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1548]
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                IN RECOGNITION OF STEVEN D. CHAN, D.D.S.

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 27, 2015

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Dr. Steven D. Chan on his upcoming installation as President of the 
American College of Dentists. I am honored to recognize Dr. Chan's 
distinguished career and contributions to the City of Fremont.
  Dr. Chan is a third-generation Californian, born and raised in Los 
Angeles. After receiving his undergraduate degree from UCLA, he earned 
his dental degree from Georgetown University and completed his 
residency at Martin Luther King/Los Angeles County Hospital. Dr. Chan 
has had a practice in pediatric dentistry in Fremont for over 30 years. 
Dr. Chan's professional honors include Fellowships in the Academy of 
Dentistry International, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, and 
the International College of Dentists.
  In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Chan is also a 
dedicated leader in the City of Fremont. His leadership in the 
community includes serving as Chair of Ohlone Community College's 
Oversight Committee and as Commissioner of the City of Fremont Library 
Commission. He has been honored as the Citizens for a Better 
Community's Citizen of the Year, the Asian Business Alliance Business 
Owner of the Year, and the Asian Pacific Islander American Public 
Affairs Business Leader of the Year.
  Dr. Chan's exceptional leadership will be well-matched for his new 
role as the President of the American College of Dentists. He will be 
the first Asian American to lead this highly respected organization. I 
know his wife, Sue, and their two sons are very proud of Dr. Chan's 
achievement. On behalf of his wonderful family, I want to congratulate 
Dr. Chan on this tremendous honor.

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