[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 53 (Thursday, March 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DR. ANTHONY CAO MINH HUNG FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP IN AND 
       COMMITMENT TO VIETNAMESE AMERICAN YOUTH TALENT DEVELOPMENT

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                         HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 24, 2022

  Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Cao Minh Hung 
(aka, Anthony Hung Cao), who co-founded the Cau Lac Bo Tinh Nghe Si 
(Vietnamese Artists Friendship Club) in 2010, a non-profit organization 
with members from across the United States and is well-known among 
Vietnamese community overseas for its activities and contributions in 
cultural and social events. The purpose of the organization is to 
preserve Vietnamese culture, as well as encouraging and promoting new 
talents in music, art, and literature. The organization includes a 
choir of more than 50 members and participates in many community events 
throughout the years.
  Dr. Cao Minh Hung practices dentistry in Costa Mesa and Long Beach, 
California. Besides working as a dentist, he spends most of his time 
serving the community through his organization. He currently serves as 
a volunteer producer and host for television talk shows, music 
programs, and children educational shows such as Hat Mam Viet Nam 
(Seeds of Vietnam) on Little Saigon TV and IBC TV. In the past 10 
years, he has hosted more than 400 television talk shows to promote 
music. culture, and bring important news to the community.
  Most importantly, Dr. Anthony Cao Minh Hung founded the Youth Talent 
Development Program, which has trained and educated nearly 100 young 
students in the past 6 years. The program includes many aspects from 
teaching Vietnamese language through music and dance, as well as 
educating students Vietnamese culture and history through the Trivia 
Contest Show (aka Do Vui De Hoc), which broadcasts weekly on Little 
Saigon TV.
  The Youth Talent Development Program serves youth from 5 to 18 years 
old with vocal and dance classes every Saturday. This free program 
educates students about their cultural heritage through Vietnamese 
songs and dances, as well as guides them to become future leader for 
the community. In addition, performances on stage help students build 
confidence in their personal life.
  During the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Cao Minh Hung remained active and 
managed his time to produce many virtual shows via Zoom. He also 
advocated for the community's well-being and actively involved in the 
American Dental Society and the California Dental Society. Besides 
composing nearly 60 songs related to Vietnamese culture and history, 
Dr. Anthony Cao Minh Hung has also authored the book ``My Life and Many 
Other Short Stories'', which tells his story of hardship and his path 
to success since arrival in America at the age of 19. The book has 
inspired many youths.
  With his passionate, tremendous dedication, hardworking, and 
extraordinary leadership, Dr. Anthony Cao Minh Hung has made great 
impacts in the Vietnamese American community. He is known among his 
peers and members as a great leader in many aspects, particularly on 
preserving the Vietnamese American heritage and building leadership in 
the younger generation.

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