[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE SACRAMENTO JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE 2016 
                                HONOREES

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2016

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Sacramento 
Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League's 2016 honorees. As 
the members of the Sacramento Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) 
join together for their annual community recognition and installation 
banquet, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in recognizing these 
outstanding leaders in our community.
  As one of the oldest and largest Japanese American Citizens League 
chapters in our nation, the Sacramento chapter remains a leader in the 
fight for civil rights of all Americans, while supporting programs that 
enhance our culture and community. Each year, the Sacramento JACL 
honors inspiring individuals and companies that are committed to public 
service and upholding the values of the JACL. This year, I join the 
members of the Sacramento JACL in honoring the following individuals: 
Dr. Donna Yee and Priscilla Ouachita, as well as members from the 
Dharma School Courtyard Kitchen of the Sacramento Buddhist Church--Sam 
and Gladys Adachi, Billy and Grace Hatano, Reiko Kurahara, Mike and 
Rachel Nagai, Sachiko Sawada and Akaiye Shimada.
  Dr. Donna Yee, Chief Executive Officer of Asian Community Center 
Senior Services, has worked tirelessly for over forty years to ensure 
that seniors and their families have much needed access to resources 
and programs vital to their well-being. The ACC provides assisted and 
independent living as well as supporting programs including 
transportation, home respite services, and caregiver support.
  Priscilla Ouchida, a longtime community advocate, has much experience 
and numerous accomplishments in the quest for civil rights and 
promoting the cultural heritage of Japanese-Americans. Serving as the 
Executive Director of the JACL, the Chief of Staff and Legislative 
Director for Senator Joe Simitian, and the Chief of Staff and 
Legislative Director for Senator Patrick Johnston, Ms. Ouchida is a 
valued leader in our community.
  Sam and Gladys Adachi, Billy and Grace Hatano, Reiko Kurahara, Mike 
and Rachel Nagai, Sachiko Sawada and Akaiye Shimada from the Dharma 
School Courtyard Kitchen of the Sacramento Buddhist Church have been 
preparing meals for over 35 years. They manage to do all this from 
donations from local businesses and church membership.
  Mr. Speaker, as these individuals are being recognized by the 
Japanese American Citizens League, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
thanking them for their outstanding service to our Sacramento 
community.

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