[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6073]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF OCA'S SACRAMENTO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 21ST 
                            ANNIVERSARY GALA

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2016

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Organization 
of Chinese Americans' Sacramento chapter and the distinguished 
organizations that are being honored at the 21st annual Dragon Boat 
Festival and Gala. I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring OCA 
Sacramento and these fine organizations.
  The OCA Sacramento chapter is an active advocate for all Asian 
Pacific Islander Americans, dedicated to advancing the social, 
political, and economic well-being of our Sacramento community. An 
exemplary organization, OCA Sacramento promotes civic participation and 
community involvement. OCA Sacramento hosts a variety of annual events 
celebrating traditional Chinese holidays and festivals, such as the 
Dragon Boat Festival, which promote and foster an understanding of our 
city's rich cultural heritage. OCA Sacramento offers essay contests and 
scholarships for youth, which promote education and leadership skills. 
OCA Sacramento's deep involvement and commitment to our community is 
commendable.
  In keeping with this year's theme of ``Light the Torch for the Next 
Generation,'' receiving this year's Community Partner Award at the 
Festival are Wells Fargo, the Sacramento Police Department, and the 
Sacramento Sheriff's Department. These community organizations are 
dedicated to making the Sacramento region a safe and prosperous place 
to live, work, and raise a family.
  Mr. Speaker, as the members of OCA Sacramento gather at the Dragon 
Boat Festival to celebrate their 21st anniversary, I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in honoring them for their unwavering commitment 
to the Sacramento region.

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