Meeting with City Council
Mr. Sopheaktra Nou (CRC) was invited by Fresno City Council Member, Sal Quintero to discuss scholarship contributions for the Cambodian high school students who are graduating this year and planning to attend college. This picture was taken at Fresno City Hall; 2600 Fresno Street , Room 2097; Fresno, CA 93721

Meeting with Venerable Luon Savath
On 02-02-2012,CRC was invited by Cambodian National Rescue Party's president in Fresno. to meet with Venerable Luon Savath came from Cambodia. We received a lot of information from this meeting and we all had a great time.

This picture was taken at Ratanakmondol Temple, Inc. 3066 E. North Ave. Fresno, CA 93725.

Condolences from CRC Fresno and Princess Sisowath Neary Bonga

She is King Norodom Sihanouk's Aunt and the daughter of the King SisoWath Preah Ang Ma chas ksat trey Sisowat Neary Bonga ( Preah Ang Ma chas ksat trey Chrorch )....

CRC's Donation to Hurricane Sandy ’s Victims
Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. donated $250.00 to help Hurricane Sandy 's victims through American Red Cross in Fresno, California. From left to right: Ms. Mony Phon (CRC), Ms. Ellen Knapp (Regional Chief Executive Officer of American Red Cross), Mr. Mckinley Nou (CRC) and Mr. Sopheaktra Nou( CRC).

American Red Cross
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Suite # 4B
Fresno, CA 93711
Tel. (559) 455-1000

Meeting with Cambodian Collegiate Association of Fresno
On 10-19-2012, CRC was invited by Ms. Sokha Serey, President of Cambodian Collegiate Association, to a meeting at Pan Valley Institute 1440 W. Shaw Ave. Suite A, Fresno, CA 93711. The meeting was the planning of the First Khmer Community Public Presentation in Fresno.

CRC Meeting with H.E. Mu Sochua and H.E. Pol Ham
Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. was invited by Cambodia National Rescue Party in Fresno, CA to meet with H.E. Mu Sochua and H.E. Pol Ham on October 17, 2012 at Noodle Kings Restaurant 4244 E Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno, CA93702. We received a lot of information about the current situation in Cambodia and we all had a great time.

Condolences for the King Norodom Sihanouk

CRC's Kann Ben # 10 at Wat Thmey, Fresno

CRC's members & Khmer peoples Kann Ben # 6
On 10-06-2012, CRC's members and Khmer peoples in Fresno Kan Ben # 6 at Ratanakmondol Temple, Inc. 3066 E. North Ave. Fresno, CA 93725.

On 09-28-2012, Mr. Sopheaktra Nou (CRC) was invited by Mr. Sokhom Yin ( President of Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society Inc. ) to meet with Mr. Otto Lee ( Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 22 and Ms. Nou Lee Xiong. We all had a great time.

L/R: Mr. Otto Lee ( Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 22, Ms. Nou Lee Xiong ( Campaign Manager), Mr. Sopheaktra Nou (CRC) and Mr. Sokhom Yin ( President of Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society Inc. ). This picture was taken at Pure & fresh Drinking Water 1835 Ashland Ave., Clovis, CA 93611.

California High-Speed Train

Mr. Sopheaktra Nou ( CRC) was invited by Fresno City Councilmembers Blong Xiong and Sal Quintero To the workshop and meeting are designed to give the Asian/Pacific Islander (API) community a chance to see where the High-Speed Rail Authority is in the process and how the project will effect our City and community. It will also be an opportunity for small business owners and contractors to find out how they can get involved in this historic project.

L/R- Mr. Sopheaktra Nou (CRC) and Fresno City Councilmembers Blong Xiong

This picture was taken at 4905 E Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno, CA 93727 — Asian Village Kings Canyon Pavilions Shopping Center, Second Floor

Meeting with H.E. Kem Sokha

On 08-26-2012, CRC was invited by Cambodian National Rescue Party's president in Fresno, CA to meet with H.E. Kem Sokha ( Vice President of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) and Khmer in Fresno .

We received a lot of information from this meeting and we all had a great time.

This picture was taken at Noodle King Restaurant 4244 E Kings Canyon Rd . Fresno , CA93702 Tel. (559) 492-1413

Words from CRC Executive Director

Welcome graduates and congratulations to the class of 2012.

Take a look around. All your family and friends are here today to celebrate in your success. We're all looking at you with pride in our eyes and in our hearts. Because we all know how hard it was to make this happen. And you needed a lot of help to reach this point. So take a moment to think about how you got here. Think about who you are. Many of you are first or second-generation Cambodians. But the journey for this graduating class came long before you were born.

My wife and I ran from a city under siege by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. We dodged bullets and bombs. We were both scared and frightened for our lives. We lost everything in Cambodia. Just like thousands of other families after the Pol Pot regime took over. We decided to come to America in search for a better life, the American dream. For a lot of Cambodian families that starts with owning their own business, like a donut shop. And their road to success wasn't easy. Without education, they had to rely on business sense and manual labor. It meant a lot of sacrifice so that their children could sit here like you are sitting today. They're no doubt filled with pride to see you here right now. But pride cannot get you a job. It cannot put food on the table. It cannot pay the rent. But what if you add education? Education cannot get you a job, put food on the table or pay the rent. But what if you add in determination? Now you're cooking. It takes determination to do hard work. It takes education to prove yourself. And it takes pride in yourself to push on. Because you won't always succeed in everything you do. But failures are only practice for success. It is important to never give up. Your family did not. That is why they are sitting here today.

Imagine if they gave up before crossing the Mekong River and the thousands of more miles it took to get here. Imagine if they gave up atfer going through the genocide, a war, famine and poverty. They are the ultimate survivors. Now it's your time to be the ultimate thrivers. Even though it seems your struggles are nothing like what your elders went through... it's all a part of our history. You are now a part of that history. Our Cambodian history is one of sadness and struggle, richness and beauty. And right now, you are the brightest spot. It's up to you to decide what will happen to our legacy. It seems like a lot of pressure for a new graduate. But pressure creates diamonds. So go out there and shine for us.

And most of all, remember where you come from.

Dr. Pauk Ky

Dr. Paul Ky is a Medical Doctor from Fresno, California. During the ceremony he gave a speech to the graduates about his background and how he became a doctor. He also advice students to pursue their goals and follow their dreams.

CRC received a Proclamation

CRC members received a Proclamation from H.E. Sal Quintero ( Fresno City Councilmember District 5 ).

Lieutenant Mark Padilla (Fresno County Sheriff Department).

During the ceremony Lieutenant Mark Padilla (Fresno County Sheriff Department) gave a speech to the graduates about his background and how he became an officer. He also advice the students to persuade their goals and follow their dreams.

Certificate of Graduate Recognition

Ms. Vannyda Tom(Sanger High School ) received a Certificate of Graduate Recognition honored and the Gift from Lieutenant Mark Padilla (Fresno County Sheriff Department). This picture wastaken at Mosqueda Community Center 6-16-12.

12th Annual Cambodian-American High School Commencement 2012

L/R 2nd row: H.E. Sal Quintero ( Fresno City Councilmember District 5, Jeanette T. Ishii (Sr. Government Relations Representative PG&E) , Fresno Police, Officer Dany Khim (Fresno Police Department),Lieutenant Mark Padilla (Fresno County Sheriff Department ),Officer Rathana Nou (Federal Police V.A) Mr. Tol Keo ( CRC) L/R 1st row: Mr.Jonathon Rabara ( Sanger High School), Ms. Vannyda Tom(Sanger High School ), Ms. Emily Choun ( Roosevelt High School),Mr. Sean Troehler ( Edison High School), Mr. Sopheaktra Nou(CRC) and Ms. Mony Phon(CRC). This picture wastaken at Mosqueda Community Center 6-16-12.

Bon Pka Prak

Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. and Friends held a Bon Pka Prak Samaky to raise money on March 11, 2012 and donated a total of $1,400.00 to support the Ratanakmondol Temple
This picture was taken at Ratanakmondol Temple 3066 E. North Ave. F r e s n o , C A 9 3 7 2 5 .

Khmer New Year 04-14-2012

L/R: Dr.Hay Meas(Khmer Unity for Cambodia's President),Mr. Ari Martinez (Fresno City Council's Delegation),Mr. Sopheaktra Nou ( CRC), Mr. Lav Peang ( Ratanakmondol Temple's President)and Mr.Vong Mouanoutoua(California Assembly's Candidate).
This picture was taken at Wat Ratanakmondol
3066 E. North Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725

CRC Party

The  CRC members and families had a party at Mitsui Buffet Restaurant 117 W. Shaw Ave. Clovis, CA 93612 We all had a great time.

Chrismas' Party

CRC was invited by Mr. Va Moua to Chrismas's party. L/R: Mr. Sanoeun Nhotsiri ( From KhipTV), Mr. Sopheaktra Nou, Mr. Va Moua and Mrs. Cindy moua. This event sponsored by First Financial Security. This picyure was taken at WedgeWood Wedding Banquet Center 4584 W. Jacquelyn Ave. Fresno, CA 93722

Fresno's 92nd Annual Veterans Parade.

On November 11 , 2011, the first Cambodian Veterans had a chance to join the parade with the Fresno's 92nd Annual Veterans Parade. This is 9th Khmer Division- 5th Brigage, California. This picture was taken at Fresno Downtown.

On 12-26-2011, CRC was invited by Mr. Charlie Vang ( Executive Director of Hmong International New year, Inc. ) to join the Hmong New Year Opening Ceremony. This picture was taken at the Fresno Fair Ground.

Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year 2012......

May the Lord Buddha bless you and your family.

Meeting in the Temple

On 12-18-2011, CRC was invited by Mr. Sokhom Yin ( President of Khmer New Year 2011 ) to the meeting and CRC had a chance to meet with many Cambodians' families. The meeting discussed about the election for president of temple and the board of directors. The president of temple will be voted by the people of Fresno, California and to be held January 29, 2012 at the temple. This will be the first time the election for president of the Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc since 1995. Stay tuned for more information about this event.....Please Vote......Your Voice Counts.... This picture was taken at Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. 2533 N. Valentine Ave., Fresno, CA 93722

The 15th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

CRC was invited by Fresno Center for New Americans to join the 15th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. We received a lot of information from this event. We all had a great time. This picture was taken at Orchid Hall ( Asian Village Shopping Center) 4953 E. Kins Canyon Rd. Fresno, CA 93727

CRC MEET WITH HUMAN RIGHT PARTY

CRC was invited by Mr. Tav Kim Chhorn ( Human Right Party'advisor in CA) to meet with H.E. Kem Sokha ( Human Right Party's President ) came from Cambodia. We received a lot of information from this event. We all had a great time. This picture was taken at A* Star Buffet and Banquet 4984 E. King Canyon Rd., Fresno, CA 93727.

Reaching the American Dream

Mr. Sopheaktra Nou ( CRC) nominated Mr. Alex Yang to be Reaching The American Dream Award 's Candidate 2011.

On August 13th, 2011 Mr. Alex Yang was The First Cambodian-American selected by Fresno Center For New Americans to receive the award from :

1. State of California Senate office of Senator Michael J. Rubio
2. California Legislature Assembly Henry T. Pera
3. California State Legislature: Assembly Linad Halderman, M.D
4. California State Legislature : Senator Tom Berryhill
5. United State of America: Congressional office of Jim Costa
6. Mayor of Fresno Ashley Swearengin
7. Fresno Center New America

Mr. Alex Yang's Speech:

I am stand before you, I can validly tell you my nightmare and horrified story of my childhood. I was separated from my parents as orphans with my brother at the age of 9 but he never made it thru. I am a refugee from Southeast Asia, I am Cambodian. By the end of Pol Pot regime I was able to reunite with my mom and we escaping from Pol Pot in 1979 during the current government come to power. By 1980 we arrived to United States, which has given me a chance and chance of a new life. I was happy, confused, and scared the same time. The new world was so much different, so much to offers, and so much choices. We are here today to celebrate "Reaching the American dreams". Have I reach the American dreams? Maybe, then again maybe not, depend our definition of American dreams. To reach this point of our life, we come from different roads and different path. But the road that lead us to this point comes from two commitment "choice and determination". Why do I say this because we were refugee, poor, and culture shock- compare to fish out of water. With our determination and making the right choice, we push ourselves so we can here today. It is been said that "the choice we make, will define who we are". So Reaching the American dreams is my saying "Being the person you dream to Be." So keep in mind to make the right choice.

This picture was taken at Hope Lutheran Church 364 East Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710.

Tel. (559) 439-4320

Asian Resource Fair

On Saturday, September 17, Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. was invited by Mr. Kong Her, manager of KBIF900AM Radio, at the Manchester Mall for the Asian Resource Fair. A traditional Cambodian dance - Robam Neary Chear Chour was performed by Cambodian Collegiate Association from Fresno State University.

L/R : Ms. Sokha Serey, Ms. Sophary Keo, Mr. Kong Her, manager of KBIF900AM, Mr. Sopheaktra Nou (CRC), Ms.Kimmy Thin, Chanbory Son and Ms.Molina Um.

This picture was taken at Manchester Mall 3636 N. Blackstone Ave. Fresno, CA 93726.

Smot

Ms. Phoeun Sreypeou from Cambodia performed Smot "Dharma Songs Buddhist Melodies" supported by CRC This picture was taken at Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. 2533 N. Valentine Ave. Fresno, CA 93722

Smot

Ms. Phoeun Sreypeou from Cambodia performed Smot "Dharma Songs Buddhist Melodies" supported by CRC This picture was taken at : Ratanakmondol Temple, Inc. 3066 E. North Ave. Fresno, CA 93725