[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF SUSAN WU RATHBONE

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                            HON. GRACE MENG

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Susan Wu 
Rathbone also known as ``Auntie Wu,'' for her tireless efforts 
supporting the Chinese American community.
  Susan is widely recognized for her long record of helping Chinese 
immigrants transition to life in the United States. In our community, 
she has been hailed as a ``very special lady'' and ``one of the unsung 
heroes'' of Queens.
  She comes from Anhui Province in China. She met and married her 
husband in China, and immigrated to the United States in 1946.
  In 1947, Susan established ``Auntie Wu's Hotline'' which aided many 
Chinese immigrants as they settled in America.
  Susan embodied the spirit of empathy and worked to make sure Chinese 
immigrants had the tools to succeed. After creating Auntie Wu's 
Hotline, she went on to establish Chinese Immigrant Services which 
offers education programs for Chinese immigrants.
  Susan has also been a strong supporter of women's rights. She founded 
the Queens Chinese Women's Association which has helped the careers of 
many Asian American women leaders. She also became the first Chinese 
woman to receive the Susan B. Anthony award from the National 
Organization for Women--New York City in 1987, the Emigrant Award from 
the Emigrant Savings Bank in 2001, and was honored by the Queen's 
Borough President for her service to Queens in 2003.
  Her work made Queens, New York a better place. I urge all of my 
colleagues to rise with me as we celebrate the amazing life of Susan Wu 
Rathbone.

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