Three scholars gave inspiring speeches at the luncheon to show their appreciation on behalf of the other scholarship recipients in Chicago, May 16, 2006

(speakers below include Chiao-Yang Hsiao, Diana Doyle, and Jeanny Tanhnavong)

"We all worked very hard throughout high school and knowing that the scholarship committee and sponsors have recognized our achievements is truly an honor. We are proud to be Asian Americans. Receiving these awards will help us to better promote our culture as we pursue higher education. We’d like to thank the distinguished sponsors for funding our awards and for giving us the opportunity to apply. Last but not least, we’d like to thank those individuals who gave us the daily support we needed to persevere and achieve our goals...USPAACC, you are a truly wonderful organization. We can’t wait until the day when we will be sitting in your seats, following your example by helping the next generation of scholarship recipients, just as you have done for us." -Diana Doyle

“Foremost, I would like to thank the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce from the bottom of my heart. Because of your endless effort, you made everything possible for the sixteen individuals sitting in the room. Your awards not only brought us honors and pride, but also gave us the strength and encouragement to continue to make the achievements we have done for the past years.” -Chiao-Yang Hsiao