[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 1, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

  (Mrs. BICE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BICE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the launch of the 
Greater Oklahoma City Asian Chamber of Commerce, which will empower 
businesses and support the economic growth of the Asian community in 
Oklahoma.
  The Asian community is one of the fastest growing populations in the 
Nation and in Oklahoma, with nearly 50,000 Asian residents and more 
than 5,300 businesses in the greater Oklahoma City metro area, 
resulting in $203 million in payroll and $1.2 billion in sales.
  Clearly, the Asian community has fostered great innovation and 
boosted our local economy. I am proud to serve such a vibrant community 
and am grateful for their remarkable contributions to the district.
  Thank you to the incredible leaders and entrepreneurs who have 
created this new chamber that will benefit the community and beyond.
  I am particularly grateful for the leadership of Scarlet Le-Cao and 
her vision in starting the Greater Oklahoma City Asian American Chamber 
of Commerce. Her leadership will be vital for years to come.

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