[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 30 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E342-E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING DR. TAN SIU LIN FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY ON GUAM

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2006

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Tan Siu Lin 
for his service to our community and his civic involvement on Guam. Dr. 
Tan, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, has supported many community 
projects and initiatives since he and his family first established a 
business on Guam in 1972. His civic contributions have spanned the 
fields of education, journalism, information technology and business. 
Today, Dr. Tan continues to fill important leadership roles on our 
island and remains involved in many notable community and philanthropic 
projects that benefit the Western Pacific Region.
  The preservation of culture has always been an important goal of Dr. 
Tan, who was born in Quanzhou, China in 1930. He founded the Chinese 
School of Guam, the Chinese Park of Guam, and Gee How Oak Tin 
Association of Guam. He served as the chairman of the United Chinese 
Association of Guam during its early stages and successfully led the 
organization through a period of sustained growth and activity. Today, 
he continues to serve the United Chinese Association of Guam as their 
Honorary Chairman.
  He has endowed a scholarship at the University of Guam in support of 
academic excellence. He established ``The Overseas Chinese Newspaper of 
Guam'' to share news among the Chinese community of Guam and to promote 
and highlight accomplishments of their community.
  His entrepreneurial success has not overshadowed his humanity and his 
community service. His personal motto is: ``deliver to the community 
with what you have earned from it.'' He has been recognized by the 
governments of Malaysia and the Philippines for his philanthropic 
contributions. Organizations in Hong Kong and Micronesia have also 
honored him for his work in support of charitable causes.
  As he marks another milestone this week with the opening of a new 
business venture on Guam, I take this occasion to recognize his 
achievements and his community service. I

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join his wife Lam Pek Kim and his children Henry, Willie, Lilly, Jerry, 
Raymond and Sunny in recognizing his many professional accomplishments 
and his service to our community.

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