[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E493-E494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SIMON CHOY AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 
                     ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 27, 2020

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Simon Choy was born and raised in Southeast 
Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as the eldest child of three. At the age 
of 11, he made up his mind to come to America, fascinated by the 
culture and opportunities the country had to offer. He firmly believes 
that America has so much to

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offer to those that are willing to explore new territories without any 
boundaries. Unafraid to break tradition, he left the only life he knew 
and flew to America to continue his undergraduate and graduate studies. 
Simon earned an undergraduate degree in Finance and Computer Science 
and a graduate degree in Systems Management.
  Currently, he is working at the Tupperware Brands corporate 
headquarter in Orlando, Florida, as Vice President of Human Resources 
Worldwide. He has been with Tupperware Brands for over 19 years and has 
held progressive and high impact positions at the company. Prior to 
Tupperware Brands, he worked in the high-tech telecommunication, 
healthcare and hospitality industries. Simon's passion is developing 
and mentoring others to help improve and change their lives. During his 
free time, he works with various organizations to serve and help 
people, especially young people, to build their confidence.
  He is very active in the local community, volunteering in various 
non-profit organizations like the Junior Achievement, Salvation Army, 
and the United Way. Simon is also active in the business community, he 
is currently, the President-Elect, of the Asian American Chamber of 
Commerce. Simon is married to his best friend, Belinda, for 30 years 
and has 3 beautiful children, Samantha, Samuel and Spencer.