[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 15 (Monday, January 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E98]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF ASIAN RESOURCES INC.'S 15TH ANNUAL LUNAR DINNER

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 2017

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Asian Resources, 
Inc. as they celebrate their 15th Annual Lunar Dinner and tonight's 
honorees. As the members of Asian Resources, Inc. mark this momentous 
occasion, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring them for their 
long history of service to youth, immigrants, and refugees in our 
community.
  Since 1980, Asian Resources, Inc. has served as an invaluable 
organization for members of disenfranchised communities in our region. 
Their work providing social services has empowered countless 
individuals and families in our region who have turned to them for 
support. Asian Resources, Inc. has helped individuals obtain jobs, 
improve their language skills, and become pro-active citizens. I am 
incredibly grateful to have a community partner like Asian Resources.
  Tonight, Asian Resources, Inc. will also recognize community members 
and leaders who have contributed to the mission of Asian Resources. I 
would like to offer my congratulations to Elaine Abelaye-Mateo, who is 
receiving the May O. Lee Award for her work with Asian Resources and as 
one of the Founding Committee members of their RISE fund. I would also 
like to say congratulations to Marielle Tsukamoto, who is receiving the 
Community Impact Award. As the past president of JACL, Florin Chapter, 
Murielle has been a strong leader, a dedicated educator, and a 
community advocate. Finally, I would like to offer my congratulations 
to Sacramento County Supervisor, Patrick Kennedy who is receiving the 
Community Partners Award for his work with Asian Resources, Inc. Each 
of these leaders truly makes a difference in our community every single 
day.
  Mr. Speaker, as the members of Asian Resources, Inc. celebrate their 
15th Annual Lunar Dinner and honor tonight's awards recipients, I ask 
all my colleagues to join me in honoring them for their dedication to 
serving new Americans and established citizens in the Sacramento area.

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