13th AACC Annual Celebration
Year: 1996
Host: Thai American Community
Sponsor: The Thai Association of Greater Chicago
Venue: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont
Theme: Bridges for a Brighter Tomorrow
Attendance: 1300
Highlights: Keynote address was given by the Hon. H.E. Nitaya Pibulsonggram, Ambassador of Thailand, based in Washington D.C. The Grand Asian American Award was presented to Hon. George H. Ryan, Secretary of State of Illinois, farewell tribute was given to the Hon. Paul Simon, U.S. Senator.