E686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 27, 2010 in the United States and around the world. As THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- great nation and the people in it.—Elliott a Surface Warfare Officer, a Seabee Combat VISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF Polanchyck Warfare Officer and a Joint Qualified Officer, SERVICE Captain Jackson dedicated his life to ensuring f the men and women of the United States HON. SAM JOHNSON RECOGNIZING SHANA GUZMAN Navy had well-functioning and state-of-the-art OF TEXAS PANGELINAN FOR THE U.S. systems, accommodations, and equipment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- His superior service did not go unnoticed. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 TION’S JEFFREY BUTLAND FAM- Over the years, Captain Jackson has received ILY-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE numerous unit and service awards, among Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam YEAR FOR 2010 them the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Com- in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- mendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Medal. students from public, private, and home OF GUAM Married to the former Sonja Huff of schools in grades 9 through 12 made their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Camdenton, MO, Captain and Mrs. Jackson voices heard and made a difference in their Tuesday, April 27, 2010 are the proud parents of three young adults: communities, their country and their Congress. Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise Ryan, Kirsten, and Evan. These students volunteered their time, effort, today to recognize Ms. Shana Guzman Madam Speaker, throughout his life, Cap- and talent to inform me about the important issues facing their generation. As young lead- Pangelinan for her entrepreneurial spirit in tain Jackson has shown uncommon commit- growing her family-owned business on Guam ment to service and dedication to country. I ers within their communities and their schools, these students boldly represent the promise and her dedication to our community. Ms. trust my fellow members of the House will join Pangelinan is the President of International me in wishing him well as he prepares to and the hope we all have for their very bright future. Distributors, Inc. (IDI) and has been named close a chapter in his life and begins to write the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Jef- another. President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is never more than one generation away from frey Butland Family-Owned Business of the extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in Year for 2010. f the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- A native daughter of Guam, Shana is the IN RECOGNITION OF SHEN YUN tected, and handed on for them to do the second oldest of five children of Frank C. and PERFORMING ARTS same, or one day we will spend our sunset Annie P. Guzman. Shana graduated from the years telling our children and our children’s Academy of Our Lady of Guam High School children what it was once like in the United and attended the University of San Francisco HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. States where men were free.’’ in California as a Business Management OF NEW JERSEY To ensure that the blessing of freedom is major. She returned home to Guam in 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed from one generation to the next, the and worked with her father, Frank, who estab- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 members of the CYAC spent time interviewing lished IDI, and learned from him the best prac- a veteran and documenting the experience for tices which allowed Shana to take over man- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m agement when he passed away in 2000. to recognize the cultural impact of Shen Yun proud to submit the brief summaries provided Under Shana’s direction and leadership, IDI Performing Arts, a dance and music company so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- continues to thrive. that promotes traditional Chinese heritage erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC With the same passion and conviction throughout the United States and the world. may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- Shana demonstrates for her business, she The group will be coming to New Jersey in co- GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- dedicates her time and talents to her three ordination with the New Jersey Falun Dafa As- mitted student summary follows. children and their school activities. She has sociation, and I would like to thank them for To each member of the Congressional served as the Finance Committee Co-Chair for sharing their art with my home state. Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making Mercy Heights Nursery School and contributes Shen Yun’s performances are marked by this year and this group a success. It is not a to the community as a member of the Board their beauty and grace and the dancers’ or- coincidence that this congressional tribute of Trustees for the Department of Chamorro nate costumes. Each dancer adheres to a celebrates two generations of service. Each of Affairs and through organizations such as strict training regimen that requires a thorough you is trusted with the precious gift of free- Hurao, Inc., a non-profit organization whose knowledge of Chinese dance and customs. dom. mission is to perpetuate the Chamorro lan- The production showcases 5,000 years of Chi- You are the voices of the future and I salute guage and culture. To assist & promote nese history while bringing the audience a you. God bless you and God bless America. Hurao, Shana has developed her own thrilling experience. Their show combines the The summary follows: Chamorro immersion program. With her lead- energy of dance and music with the wisdom of The person I interviewed was Mr. Vance ership, IDI continues to support our community famous Chinese legends in a manner that Miller, a past Captain of the United States by donating produce to various charitable or- both educates and entertains its spectators. Air Force. This person accomplished every- ganizations, including Catholic Social Serv- Shen Yun Performing Arts has made incred- thing. Once he got back from service, he be- ices, Guma’ San Jose, Alee Shelter, Depart- ible strides in its short existence. In 2009 came a better person and a better leader. Mr. ment of Youth Affairs, and the Tamuning Sen- alone, they performed in front of over 800,000 Miller gets respect and the care he needs for ior Citizens Center. Shana also continues her what he does every day as a businessman for people, four times more than in their first year, his company. Once I walked into his office, father’s legacy by ensuring IDI remains an ac- in almost 100 cities worldwide. They have everyone gave him respect and spoke to him tive member & supporter of the Micronesian been featured in such esteemed venues as with such care that could not be described. Chefs’ Association, an organization of which Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Ken- What I gained from this interview is to look her late father was a founding member, sup- nedy Center in Washington, DC and Le Palais at life as more than what you see right at porting the education and talents of young de Congres in Paris, France. first sight. When I spoke with Mr. Miller, he local chefs. Madam Speaker, I would once more like to really made me think of what it is like to It is on the occasion of her recognition by thank Shen Yun Performing Arts for their con- give your life up for your country and for the the U.S. Small Business Administration as people you serve. Once I was finished he tribution to the advancement of the arts and made me think about life a lot more. Life is their Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business their tireless promotion of Chinese culture. more than just what is inside the box, it is of the Year for 2010, that I join the people of Their efforts have breathed new life into Chi- about what you make of it and how much Guam in acknowledging her service and out- nese traditions and provided thousands with you put into it. Finally, I admire Mr. Miller standing leadership in our business an indepth look into their heritage. tremendously for what he has done for this community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:48 Apr 28, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27AP8.046 E27APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E687 RECOGNIZING MR. JACK CHAN AS cently named the U.S. Small Business Admin- capital. The City of Arcadia and the entire San THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AD- istration’s ‘‘Veteran Small Business Champion Gabriel Valley should be very proud of these MINISTRATION’S MINORITY of the Year for 2010.’’ outstanding students. CHAMPION OF THE YEAR FOR Art served in the Vietnam War from 1970 to On Monday, after three days of simulated 2010 1971 as a member of the U.S. Army’s 101st congressional hearings testing the students’ Airborne Division. He is a 35-year resident of knowledge of constitutional principles, which HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Guam. Following his service in the U.S. Army, were judged by a panel of constitutional schol- OF GUAM Art worked in sales and in 1985, founded ars, lawyers, journalists and government lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Independent Trading Company trading food ers, the AHS team was announced the win- products, appliances, and construction mate- ners of this year’s competition. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 rials from the mainland to Guam and Micro- I believe very firmly in the tremendous im- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise nesia. From 1989 to 1996, Art opened and op- portance of understanding our history and the today to recognize Mr. Jack Chan for his lead- erated Eagle Freight Services—which pro- principles on which our nation was founded. ership and advocacy in support of minority vided air freight services through five offices These students should be commended for small business owners. Mr. Chan is the Vice from Guam to the Midwest United States. their mastery of our founding documents and President of Kwong Hwa Trading Co. and is From 1999 to 2006, Art co-founded and man- the words of our founding fathers, and I enthu- the U.S. Small Business Administration’s ‘‘Mi- aged Auto Services 2000. siastically congratulate them on their success. nority Champion of the Year’’ for 2010. Art has become a prominent figure in our The AHS Constitution Team’s victory is a Jack was born in Hong Kong in 1972 to community and serves as a Board Member for testament not just to the hard work and dedi- Ping Chan and King Ng. He attended elemen- the Pacific Island Microcredit Institute, an or- cation of these students, but also the guidance tary school in Hong Kong before relocating ganization that provides microloans to vet- and commitment of their teacher Kevin Fox with his parents and five siblings to Guam in erans and individuals at poverty level seeking and coaches Gary Kovacic, Jim Romo, Bob 1985. He attended John F. Kennedy High self sufficiency and business opportunities. A Garrett and Karyn McCreary. School and completed a one year Tourism Vo- strong and dynamic advocate for Guam’s vet- The members of the AHS Constitution Team cational Program at Guam Community College erans’ community, Art volunteers his time to are: Robel Abdella, Wini Addanki, Pallavi during his final year of high school. Jack con- educate veterans on a variety of issues includ- Bugga, Madyson Cassidy, Andrew Chang, tinued his educational pursuits at the Univer- ing programs, benefits, health care, legal Winston Chang, Greg Chen, Ruodi Duan, sity of Guam, graduating with a Bachelor’s de- rights and national representation. Daphne Fan, Kathy Garcia, Jamie Griswold, gree in Business Administration in Marketing Art’s involvement in the veteran community Derek Ha, Jennifer Hang, Lauren Hanna, in 1997 while helping to maintain his family’s has been recognized by various organizations. Frank Huang, Rayla Hylbom, Michael Kallin, business and working at a local tour agency. Art served as the Master of Ceremonies for Amanda Kallis, Jesse Li, Andrew Lin, Sangavi Jack serves as Vice President of Kwong Guam’s Annual Veterans Day Memorial Pro- Pari, Tim Semenov, Joanna Shen, Kiko Hwa Trading, and under his leadership, the gram in 2009 and was a recipient of the Ro- Sunata, Bonnie Tam, Andrew Taylor, Cath- company continues to work closely with other tary Club of Tumon Bay’s ‘‘Service Above Self erine Tong and Shen Wang. businesses, suppliers and local government Award’’ for his commitment to our island’s vet- f agencies and non-profit organizations to sup- erans. An avid motorcycle rider, Art is a mem- port the local community. ber of the Guam Veterans Harley Davidson RECOGNIZING MS. LINDA TUNG AS Jack’s hard work, dedication and industrious Organization, which provides motorcade es- THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AD- nature have earned him the respect of busi- corts for funerals of fallen soldiers and con- MINISTRATION’S WOMEN IN ness leaders in our community and in the ducts other philanthropic activities such as dis- BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE western Pacific region. His efforts on the tributing holiday treats to children on Guam YEAR FOR 2010 Board of Directors of the Chinese Chamber of during their annual Christmas motorcades. Commerce of Guam (CCCG) have made a dif- It is on the occasion of his recognition by HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO ference in the participation of other minority the U.S. Small Business Administration as OF GUAM business owners and associates as CCCG their Veteran Small Business Champion of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members. A CCCG Member since the organi- Year for 2010, that I join the people of Guam Tuesday, April 27, 2010 zation’s inception, Jack is actively involved in to acknowledge him for his service and his its annual events and activities. Jack’s partici- commitment to our veteran community. Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise pation in CCCG has helped to raise support f today to recognize Ms. Linda Tung for her en- and awareness for local organizations such as trepreneurial leadership and mentorship in the the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club of CONGRATULATING THE ARCADIA women’s business community on Guam. Ms. Guam and the American Red Cross Guam HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITITION TEAM Tung is the President and Founder of GIT Chapter. International Tours and was recently named It is on the occasion of his recognition by HON. DAVID DREIER the U.S. Small Business Administration’s the U.S. Small Business Administration as Mi- OF CALIFORNIA Women in Business Champion of the Year for nority Champion of the Year for 2010, that I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2010. Linda was born and raised in Taiwan and is join the people of Guam to acknowledge his Tuesday, April 27, 2010 service and outstanding leadership in our fluent in English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese community. Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today and Taiwanese. Following her graduation from f to congratulate the Arcadia High School, AHS, high school in 1966, she began working for a Constitution Team on their first place finish in number of leading in-bound travel agencies in RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR F. the 23rd annual ‘‘We the People: The Citizen Taipei. MESA AS VETERAN SMALL BUSI- and the Constitution,’’ contest which was held Linda married Dr. Frank C. Tung in 1976 NESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR in Washington, DC this past weekend and and after traveling throughout the United FOR 2010 concluded Monday evening. States for educational opportunities, the cou- The AHS team represented the entire state ple settled on Guam in 1985. Since that time, HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of California in the competition, which tests Linda served as Guam Operations Manager of OF GUAM students’ knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, Japan Travel Land and established GIT Inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Bill of Rights and American democracy. national Tours, Inc. Since its inception, GIT After spending time with this outstanding Tours has successfully provided various serv- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 group of students last week, I was confident ices to more than 320,000 visitors from Tai- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise they would take their knowledge of and dedi- wan (R.O.C.), Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, today to recognize Mr. Arthur F. Mesa for his cation to learning about the Constitution and Honcho, Liaoning and the Philippines. years of civic engagement, leadership and ad- turn it into a great win for Arcadia and Cali- Linda’s thirty years of experience have vocacy for Guam’s veterans. Mr. Mesa, known fornia. proved invaluable as Chairwoman of the Tour- to his family and friends as ‘‘Art,’’ is Editor and After winning local and state competitions, ism Committee of the Chinese Chamber of Publisher of the Guam Veterans News, host of these students proved themselves champions Commerce of Guam. She works in partnership K-57’s radio show, ‘‘Vet Talk,’’ and was re- at the final competition here in our nation’s with members of the Guam Visitors Bureau,

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