[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LEGACY OF DR. JOHN CHENG

  (Mrs. STEEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. STEEL. Mr. Speaker, today, I stand with my fellow Orange County 
Representatives to honor the courage and sacrifice of one of my 
constituents.
  On Sunday, Dr. John Cheng of Aliso Viejo drove his recently widowed 
mother to her church in Laguna Woods. They were attending a special 
lunch in honor of their pastor, who had just returned after 2 years in 
Taiwan.
  Just after lunch, a gunman opened fire, and Dr. Cheng gave his life 
defending those around him. Local law enforcement agents said, without 
Dr. Cheng's courage, there would have been more casualties that day.
  He was a beloved son, husband, father of two, and a respected 
physician. He was a hero.
  We share our condolences with his family and stand here today to 
honor his life.
  Please join us in a moment of silence to honor Dr. Cheng.
  May he rest in peace, and may his courage never be forgotten.

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