[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 202 (Tuesday, December 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING SI SI HAN

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 2017

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, along with my colleague, 
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, I rise to recognize Si Si Han in celebration 
of her life.
  Si Si was born in Burma on November 16, 1971. She came to the United 
States in 2002 when she married her husband, Ryan Saw. San Lorenzo 
would eventually become home for Si Si, Ryan, and their 10-year old 
daughter, Ashly.
  Si Si worked for Caltrans for more than 10 years. Members of the Cal 
Trans team who worked with Si Si closely said that, rain or shine, she 
always had a smile on her face.
  Early in the morning on December 2, 2017, Si Si was collecting tolls 
on the eastern span of the Bay Bridge. Only a few minutes into her 
shift, a box truck collided with the toll booth in which Si Si was 
working, killing her.
  Si Si was not scheduled to work that morning, but she was always 
willing to help out when needed. Si Si tried to work mornings often so 
that she had more time to spend with her family. Those closest to Si Si 
said that she worked tirelessly to provide her daughter with the best 
opportunities available.
  Si Si was a dedicated mother, wife, and daughter. She was a valued 
friend and colleague among her Caltrans District 4 family as well. One 
colleague described Si Si as ``the light of the bridge.''
  Today, we stand to honor the memory of Si Si Han. Her generosity and 
kindness will never be forgotten. We are grateful to have had Si Si as 
a member of our Bay Area community. Our thoughts and prayers are with 
her family and friends, and may her warm spirit forever light the 
bridge she tended.

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