[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Senate]
[Page 30748]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO VIDA CHAN LIN

  Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, today I commemorate the beginning of an 
exciting chapter for the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce. For more 
than 20 years, this group of entrepreneurial southern Nevadans has 
worked together to provide resources and promote economic growth in the 
Asian community. Today, they will install the first woman to be 
president of their esteemed organization. Vida Chan Lin steps into this 
role--respected by her peers and energized by her passion for 
furthering the goals of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.
  While this leadership role is a new opportunity for Ms. Lin, her 
lifetime of experience has prepared her to take on this role. As a 
child, she was exposed to running a business as she saw firsthand the 
daily challenges and joys in the restaurants her family owned. She then 
found great satisfaction in the insurance industry where she continued 
to exceed expectations and eventually start her own company.
  Ms. Lin has always balanced her business drive and success with her 
commitment to community service. She has been an instrumental force 
behind the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce for many years. Her 
ability to bring people together, develop innovative programming, and 
mentor young leaders has helped ensure the long-term success of the 
Asian Chamber well beyond just her tenure.
  She has been recognized by countless organizations for her business 
acumen and her heartfelt commitment to public service. I am proud to 
congratulate Vida Lin on this special day, and I wish her great success 
in the coming term of her presidency.

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