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We are excited to announce the establishment of the “George and Assunta Cha Educational Fund”.
This Fund will provide stipends for high-school and college age students in the Boston area who are interested in pursuing their interest in State government, but who otherwise could not afford to pursue internship opportunities.
We anticipate this Fund will perfectly compliment OCA’s existing Internship Fund by providing similar opportunities for students wishing to explore government as a career-path, but preferring to stay in the Boston area.
This Fund pays homage to the selfless dedication and political activism of George and Assunta Cha. Their unceasing commitment to the betterment of our community and their commitment to having our community’s voice heard by decision-makers at all levels serves as an example and inspiration to us all.
We are proud to help establish this fund, and look forward to seeing its successful implementation.
If you or anyone you know would like to help with this project, please contact us at OCACrystal@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support of this exciting, new project.
- Crystal Brunch Co-chairs
OCA-NE Crystal Brunch
Your sponsorship of the Crystal Brunch honoring George &
Assunta Cha will support the next generation of Asian Pacific
Americans interning in Washington, D.C. We thank you for
considering a contribution to the OCA internship program which
will give youth leaders a chance to gain firsthand experience
about national policies and issues that affect
APA’s.
George & Assunta
Mike Tow - New Boston Financial
Tom & May Chin
Denise Chan & Leverett Wing
Michael Lin
May & Tony Lorenzo
Grace Madsen
Stephanie Fan
Amy Mah-Sangiolo
U.P.S.
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Senate Bill #2201 to Establish an Asian American
Commission This year, OCA-New England Chapter announced its support of Senate Bill #2201 (S#2201), to establish an Asian American Commission in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as authored by Senators Michael W. Morrissey, Richard T. Moore, Bruce J. Ayers. The present status of this Bill is as follows: On behalf of the OCA-NE Board, congratulations on the passage of Senate Bill 2201!!!!! Enacted into law on July 31, 2006: Chapter 258 of the Acts of 2006: An Act Establishing the Asian American Commission in Massachusetts. ASIAN AMERICAN COMMISSION TO SWEAR IN NEWLY-APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS On Wednesday, February 21, 2007, the Commissioners of the Commonwealth’s newly formed Asian American Commission (AAC) will be sworn in at the Grand Staircase in the State House. Treasurer Tim Cahill and his General Counsel & Deputy Treasurer, Grace Lee, Esq. (the highest ranking appointed Asian-American in state government) were the primary advocates of the legislation creating the Asian-American Commission. The legislation was filed by State Senator Michael Morrissey (D – Quincy), Senator Richard Moore (D - Uxbridge), Representative Kay Khan (D – Newton) and Representative Bruce Ayers (D – Quincy). The Asian-American Commission is a permanent body dedicated to political advocacy on behalf of Asian-Americans throughout Massachusetts. This Commission will provide a united voice through which the social, educational and economic interests of Asian-Americans will be strengthened through diligent representation. With the passage of this legislation last year, the Commission will be able to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the Asian-American citizens throughout the Commonwealth. General Counsel & Deputy Treasurer Grace H. Lee, currently is serving as Interim-Executive Director. The newly appointed Commissioners are: Ramesh Advani, Malisa Brown, Tackey Chan, Atsuko Fish, Hung Goon, Eugene Hartigan, Debbie Ho, Kija Kim, George King, Kai Lau, Paul Lee, Kao Tai Li, Tina Matsuoka, Paul Shaw, Howard J. Wayne, Geoffrey Why, Donald Wong, Joe Wong and Tony Yee. WHO: Governor Deval Patrick Secretary of State William F. Galvin State Treasurer Tim Cahill Attorney General Martha Coakley Auditor Joseph DeNucci Senate President Robert Travaglini State Legislators Commissioners Local Officials WHAT: Swearing-in Ceremony for Asian American Commission WHEN: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 2:00 PM WHERE: Massachusetts State House Grand Staircase, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02133 |
