US congressman acknowledges Asian community’s role in America’s development
Top Stories Tamfitronics US Congressman Al Green addresses the event in this still taken from a video. — Geo NewsHOUSTON: The inaugural three-day Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Convention, held under the auspices of the Mayor's Advisory Board, has concluded.The event marked a historic moment for Houston, with prominent Pakistani-American businessman Javed Anwar receiving the AAPI Legacy Award for his exceptional service to the White House and Presidential Advisory Commission.The convention, hosted by Mayor Houston's Advisory Board for AAPI, attracted esteemed guests, including Houston Mayor John Wittmeyer, Congressman Al Green, and renowned Pakistani-American business leaders Javed Anwar and Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association.A networking event on the first day drew a large Asian community crowd, with Chris Olsen, Director of the Mayor's Office, welcoming attendees on behalf of Mayor Wittmeyer. Consul...