LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Asian American Business Develop-
ment Center upon the occasion of hosting the Outstanding 50 Asian Ameri-
cans in Business Award Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the leaders
of commerce and industry who combine successful business endeavors with
service to the community and their cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Asian
American Business Development Center upon the occasion of hosting the
Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award Ceremony on Thursday,
June 16, 2011, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York; and
WHEREAS, This annual event, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is
the only forum to highlight the achievements of Asian Americans across
the United States; the award recipients represent a microcosm of the
best of Asian American business owners, professionals and corporate
executives who are engaged in a wide range of business interests; and
WHEREAS, The awards are not only to honor the individuals, but to
encourage the development of talent and leadership among Asian American
corporate executives; and
WHEREAS, Business and civic leaders will gather to pay tribute to the
outstanding entrepreneurs and corporate executives in the Asian American
community from across the United States; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Asian American Business Development Center
are committed to its mission of assisting Asian-owned businesses to
compete in the mainstream marketplace; and
WHEREAS, The Asian American Business Development Center actively
reaches out to Asian American businesses providing information and tech-
nical assistance through consulting services, workshops, seminars, and
conferences, many of which are designed to increase international trade
opportunities and improve access to procurement, current technology, and
training opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The Asian American Business Development Center also provides
a valuable networking structure and both facilitates and promotes stra-
tegic ventures between Asian and non-Asian businesses; and
WHEREAS, The Asian American Business Development Center may take just
pride in its accomplishments and may look forward to continued success
in service to the Asian American community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Asian American Business Development Center upon the occasion
of hosting the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award Ceremo-
ny; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Wang, President, Asian American Business Development
Center.