[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E834-E835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING BENNY WONG

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2019

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember Benny Wong, a 
community member, local leader, media visionary and fearless immigrant 
from Hong Kong, China. For decades, Benny gave a voice to New York's 
Chinese-American community through

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his broadcasting company, Chung Wah Chinese Broadcasting (CWCB).
  Benny founded CWCB in 1968 as a non-profit media platform spanning 
three states and 50 square miles. Ever since, CWCB's airwaves have 
offered a sanctuary space for thousands of Chinese speaking immigrants 
and reigns the oldest Chinese language radio station in the NYC area.
  CWCB was also a catalyst for information accessibility and public 
engagement. Frequently featuring representatives from the Social 
Services Administration, as well as members from the City Council and 
State Senate, CWCB provided our communities with the opportunity for 
dialogue concerning social services, health and government.
  At this time, I would like to express my profound appreciation to 
Benny Wong for his contributions to our New York community. As long as 
CWCB continues serving our community, Benny's legacy will continue.
  Our city would not be the same without him.

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