[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFETIME OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CHUCK WU

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2006

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lifetime of 
accomplishments of Mr. Wu Jia Chi, affectionately known to us on Guam 
as ``Chuck Wu'' and to recognize his humanitarianism. Mr. Wu was born 
in Taipei, Taiwan on February 21, 1921. He immigrated to Guam in 1971 
and opened a small business in Harmon. His business was the first of 
many successful enterprises he has established on Guam during the last 
quarter century. Today Mr. Wu is a well respected resident on our 
island of Guam and in the Pacific Region. His entrepreneurial spirit, 
his commitment to his family, and his dedication to our community 
inspires us all.
  Mr. Wu is a pioneer in the business community on Guam and is a leader 
within his own Chinese community. His vision and determination have 
contributed to his success, and he has used this success to help many 
nonprofit organizations and worthwhile causes. He is one who has given 
back to the community through his involvement and his time. He is a 
dynamic force and his efforts and volunteerism have helped civic 
organizations on our island on many occasions.
  Mr. Wu has never lost his firm belief in the importance of preserving 
cultural traditions and customs. He established the Chinese School of 
Guam in 1978 and served as the school's principal for 7 years. He 
continues to advocate for the improvement of our schools and the 
development of our young students, both within the Chinese community 
and throughout our island.
  Mr. Wu's commitment to serving and leading the Chinese community was 
recognized in his appointment as a commissioner for Overseas Chinese 
Affairs since 1991. He was also the president of the Chinese School 
Foundation of Guam from 1989 to 1993. Moreover, from 1985 to 1989, Mr. 
Wu was the president of the United Chinese Association of Guam. Mr. Wu 
also served as president of the Sea Transport Association of Guam from 
1982 to 1985. In 1993 he was honored as the U.S. Small Business 
Advocate of the Year.
  Mr. Wu has made a lasting impression on our island of Guam and his 
leadership in our community has improved our island significantly. I 
join his wife Shiu-Fong Lai-Wu, his sons, Fong, Albert, John, and 
Thomas, his daughters-in-law, Shaina, Sandra, and Janet, and his 
grandchildren, Vera, Valerie, Stefanie, Alexander, Sophia, Shaun, 
Chucky, Kaile, and Tommy, and all the people of Guam, in commending 
Chuck Wu for his lifetime of accomplishments.

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