[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING CATHERINE SOO JUNG HAN

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Catherine 
Soo Jung Han. Ms. Han is a second generation Korean who, in taking 
after her late father, tirelessly dedicates her time to the well-being 
of others in the community. Ms. Han's father was a Tae Kwon Do Master 
in Chicago and he would often give up his own possessions in order to 
help those in need.
  Ms. Han is currently a board member with the Korean American Resource 
and Cultural Center. She served as Board President from 2006 to 2008 
and as Board Secretary from 2003 to 2006. Ms. Han has been instrumental 
in the KRCC's Project Participate, which registers, educates and 
mobilizes over 8,000 Korean-American voters in local, state, and 
federal elections.
  Ms. Han is currently the only female performer in Il Kwa Nori, the 
KRCC's professional pungmul, traditional Korean drumming, troupe which 
performs both within and outside the Korean American community 25 times 
annually. In addition to performing, Ms. Han teaches youth workshops in 
drumming. Her influence on youth extends further for she encourages 
children she helps to make volunteerism a priority in their lives.
  I am honored to recognize Catherine Soo Jung Han. She exemplifies the 
values of integrity and compassion, and those who have been inspired by 
her will be the living legacy of both her efforts and her father's. I 
thank her and those who have joined her in strengthening the community.

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