[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E750]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2018 ASIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                           EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 29, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Asian-American 
Chamber of Commerce and the recipients of the 2018 Excellence Awards.
  The Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is dedicated to 
improving economic development opportunities for Asian Pacific 
American-owned businesses in the Washington, D.C. region. Northern 
Virginia has a robust international business community, and is home to 
the largest concentration of minority-owned technology firms in the 
nation.
  The AACC and its members contribute greatly to our regional culture, 
as well as our economic strength and stability. In fact, Asian-American 
businesses generate more than 52 percent of total revenues generated by 
all minority owned businesses in this region. In Fairfax County, 
approximately 25,000 businesses are Asian-owned and generate 
approximately $9 billion in annual revenue, creating 54,000 jobs.
  Each year, the AACC recognizes individuals, businesses, and non-
profit organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the 
Metropolitan Washington community and economy. I am pleased to include 
in the Record the names of the 2018 Excellence award recipients.
  Community Leader of the Year--Marianne Brackney
  Public Servant of the Year--Mark Keam
  Mentors of the Year--Dr. Jamie Younghee Sheen, Steven Chen
  Partners of the Year--Simon Malls, 2941 Restaurant
  Nonprofit of the Year--Chinese Culture and Community Service Center, 
Inc.; Asian-American Homeownership Counseling, Inc.
  New Business of the Year--Office Evolution-Tysons Corner
  Restaurant of the Year--Peking Gourmet Inn
  Young Entrepreneur of the Year--Ting Shih, Timothy Hwang
  Small Business of the Year--Language on Demand, Inc.; Mobomo
  Company of the Year--Wedding Wire, Inc.; Subsystem Technologies, Inc.
  Women-Owned Business of the Year--Cognosante, SmartGurlz
  International Business of the Year--Hyundai Motor of America, 
Washington D.C.
  Business Leader of the Year--Syngman Rhee
  Chairman's Award--Stephanie Shei
  President's Award--Wonhee Kang
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
recipients of the 2018 Excellence Awards and in commending the AACC for 
its work to support all Asian-American owned businesses throughout our 
region.

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