[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 161 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1652-E1653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING YOUNG KIM

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a former member of my 
staff, Young Kim, who recently left my office to pursue her passion for 
public service. Young has had an exceptional career, representing 
Orange County through my office for over 20 years.
  After graduating from the University of Southern California and a 
stint in the private sector, Young began working for me in 1990, while 
I was a California State Senator. She continued working with me when I 
was elected as a U.S. Representative in 1992.
  As my congressional staff member, Young served as District 
Representative and Director of Asian Community Affairs. In her 
capacity, she was a liaison to the cities within my district, advised 
me on issues pertaining to the Asian community, and helped keep the 
community involved and informed about my legislative priorities.
  Young also helped to establish the Asian Pacific Congressional 
Advisory Council (APCAC) to foster a better relationship between the 
Asian-American community and the U.S. Congress and served as the APCAC 
Coordinator.
  She also assisted me with my work on the House Foreign Affairs 
Committee. She traveled to Washington, DC, and Asia to coordinate the 
activities of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Interparliamentary Exchange 
(USROKIE) and the International Parliamentarians Coalition on North 
Korean Refugees and Human Rights (IPCNKR). Through USROKIE and IPCNKR, 
Young played a key role in addressing the issues affecting U.S.-Korea 
relations, including human rights, comfort women and trade.
  Outside of work, Young has always been very active in the local 
community. Young is most proud of her involvement with the Orange 
County Chapter of the Korean American Coalition (KAC-OC), having served 
as President, Treasurer, and a member of the Board of Directors. Young 
played an instrumental role in establishing KAC's presence in Orange 
County.
  Young also is a well-known Television Talk Show Host, and radio 
commentator. She hosted Season 2 episodes of REAL TALK on Arirang-TV, 
produced and hosted LA Seoul on KSCI-TV Channel 18, and KTE Journal on 
Korean Television Enterprise. Since July 2007, Young has provided 
weekly commentaries on political and public affairs through the 24-hour 
Radio Seoul, 1650 AM.
  Young's dedication to community service has earned her many honors, 
including the distinction of ``Rising Asian Woman'' by the World 
Affairs Council, and ``Community Bridge Builder'' by the Korean 
American Federation. She has been presented with the prestigious 
American Marshall Memorial Fellowship (AMMF) by the German Marshall 
Fund, the ``Advocate for Asians Dedicated to the Community through 
Political Empowerment'' Award from the Asian Business Association of 
Orange County, and the ``International Leadership'' Award by the 
International Leadership Foundation.
  One of Young's greatest joys is her family. She is married to Charles 
Kim. They reside in Fullerton and have raised four wonderful children. 
On behalf of California's 39th Congressional District, thank you Young 
for your service, and best wishes in your future endeavors.

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