[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 203 (Monday, December 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1593-E1594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN RECOGNITION OF LINA FAT

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 16, 2019

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable life 
of my dear friend Lina Fat. Lina was not only the woman credited with 
building the Fat Family Restaurant Group empire, but an astounding 
woman and example for the rest of Sacramento. As we mourn this 
tremendous loss, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring her 
life and legacy.
  Born Po Ying Yue in Hong Kong in 1938, Lina moved to the United 
States to attend college in Tennessee. After she graduated, she moved 
on to attend UC San Francisco Medical Center's School of Pharmacy, 
where she met her husband Ken. Although Lina and Ken originally became 
medical professionals, in 1974, Lina Fat changed careers to help her 
family expand and open the Fat City Bar & Cafe in Old Sacramento.
  Lina went on to become a trailblazer and an industry icon. Her 
generous and dynamic soul

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permeated through everything that she achieved. Her accolades were 
many--she was named both Businesswoman and Restaurateur of the Year in 
Sacramento. She also was the beating heart behind the Sacramento World 
Music and Dance Festival. Yet, behind it all was her everlasting 
dedication and love for her community.
  Lina Fat will continue to stand as an example to us all. Her life and 
legacy are symbolic of the convergence of culture, ideas, and community 
that are woven tight into the fabric that makes up the tapestry of 
Sacramento's essence. Her kindness, grace, and dedication to our region 
will never be forgotten.
  As we mourn this tremendous loss, I ask all my colleagues to join me 
in honoring her life and legacy. She is survived by her husband Ken; 
their children, J.C., Kevin and Diana; and various family members and 
friends. May we all find comfort in the incredible legacy she will 
leave behind.

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