[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1122-E1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING 2016 ``PAUL BUNYAN SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD'' YOUTH WINNER 
                               FONG MOUA

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                           HON. SEAN P. DUFFY

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand before you today to 
recognize Mr. Fong Moua of Wausau, Wisconsin for his exceptional 
commitment to our community.
  Mr. Moua is the youth recipient of the Wisconsin 7th Congressional 
District's 2016 ``Paul Bunyan Service Above Self Award,'' which seeks 
to recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond to serve their 
community. l am privileged to award this young man in recognition of 
his unparalleled service to our district.
  Mr. Moua was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. He called that camp 
home until his parents made the journey to the United States when he 
was seven years old. He began

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learning to read and write at the age of 10. Fong dedicated his young 
life to helping others. In 2014 he was elected by his peers to lead the 
H.M.O.N.G youth program--a program designed to help at-risk youth by 
teaching and encouraging other young students the importance of 
volunteerism and preserving the Hmong culture. He organized a local 
class to teach Hmong youth how to read and write in Hmong, and also 
organized and led the Qhuas Peb Lub Npe Hmoob Zoo, a cultural event 
planned entirely by the Hmong youth for the community.
  In addition to his leadership position, Mr. Moua has spent countless 
hours bettering the community through mentoring and volunteering at 
local organizations such as the Hmong American Center, Inc., where he 
assisted with the Hmong New Year celebration, and Dream Big: 2056 
Scholarship Fundraiser that provides opportunities for Hmong students 
to pursue an education.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Mr. Moua on his 
volunteer accomplishments and being named the youth Paul Bunyan Award 
winner. His selfless demeanor in which he answers the call to serve in 
our district is truly valued.

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