[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 82 (Friday, May 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING CENTENARIAN RESIDENTS OF EVERLASTING PINE HDFC

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2018

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
contribution of seven centenarian residents of Everlasting Pine HDFC on 
Chung Pak Local Development Corporation ' s Elderly Appreciation Day, 
and in recognition of Older American's Month and Asian Pacific American 
Heritage Month.
  Built in 1993 through a HUD senior supportive housing program, 
Everlasting Pine HDFC has provided a home and a community to low-income 
seniors. Safe and affordable housing is essential to low-income seniors 
and allows residents to live independent and vibrant lives.
  Symbolizing decades of longevity and hard work, this occasion 
reflects an important milestone in a growing segment of American life, 
the Centenarians. Over the years, these special individuals have 
contributed to our nation, witnessing remarkable changes and 
extraordinary progress. They have lived through some of the most 
exciting times in our nation's history.
  Li Keng Tsuei, Hai Liu, Mark Chan Sze, Rong Guo Xin, Ng Kwa Ying, Wu 
Siu Ying and Yee Mee Ting are all lifelong residents of Chinatown who 
are 100 years of age and older. They have individually contributed to 
the fabric and welfare of their neighborhood and New York City. They 
have earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring these remarkable 
centenarians and wish them continued health and happiness.

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