[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4448]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TO RECOGNIZE THE ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONGRATULATE 
                           THE 2011 HONOREES

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to 
recognize the Asian American Chamber of Commerce and to congratulate 
this year's Gala awardees. These awards recognize local businesses that 
have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the community.
  The Asian American Chamber of Commerce is a resource for local 
businesses looking to connect with one another and the community of 
Northern Virginia. The accomplishments of this chamber reflects the 
many contributions Asian Americans have made to our community and the 
growing prominence of Asian Americans in civic, social, and political 
life of our region.
  It gives me great pleasure to recognize the following awardees:
  Asian Business Excellence Award: Base Technologies
  Lifetime Achievement Award: Master Jhoon Rhee--Pioneer of U.S. Tae 
Kwon Do
  Non-Profit of the Year: New Tang Dynasty Television
  Public Service Award: Rosemary Lauer--Devotion to Children
  Member/Volunteer of the Year: Cindy Chatman--Prudential
  Small Business of the Year: Allegra Print & Imaging of Fairfax
  Corporate Partner of the Year: Verizon, State Farm, CitiBank
  Government Agency of the Year: Fairfax County Office of Public 
Private Partnerships
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing their 
accomplishments and thanking these individuals and organizations for 
their work in the community. The efforts and leadership of these 
honorees have been a great benefit to our community and truly merit our 
highest praise. I also would like to thank the Asian American Chamber 
of Commerce for its tireless efforts to promote the highest caliber of 
business and social involvement from area businesses and owners.

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