WASHINGTON D.C. – Another historic
chapter in the annals of Organization of Asian Americans was made recently with
the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new National Center for Asian
Pacific American Leadership.
OCA National President Ginny Gong
formally dedicated the building that will also become OCA’s permanent
headquarters in the nation’s capital.
The over 300 attendees included
dignitaries such as Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta,
Congressman David Wu, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, Congressman Albert Wynn, U.S.
Department of Labor Chief Financial Officer Sam Mok (representing U.S. Secretary
of Labor Elaine Chao), OCA Founders Kung-Lee Wang and Alex Mark, corporate
partners, colleagues, community friends, OCA leaders and members from across
the nation. The ribbon cutting ceremony and reception at the new Center located
in Dupont Circle followed the formal dedication held at the National
Broadcasters Association.