[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E928-E929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE LIFE OF TUAN LE

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2022

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today we honor the life of Tuan Le, an 
exceptional and

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selfless man who uplifted the voices of those in need and who was 
committed to the notion of bettering the life of others.
  Born on June 30, 1962 in Saigon, Vietnam, Tuan was the son of Nhan Le 
and Hoa Duong. Tuan emigrated with his family to the U.S. in 1975 after 
the fall of Saigon and settled in Southern California. As a stranger in 
a strange land, Tuan learned to adapt to his new home and country. He 
graduated high school and enrolled in Cal Poly where he earned his 
Bachelor of Arts degree. A family man, Tuan was born as the fourth 
child in the household of seven siblings and was no stranger to family 
``comedy'' and ``drama.'' He remained unfazed by life-altering events 
surrounding him. He loved good food and good parties. Above all, he was 
a selfless man who was always available to lend a sympathetic ear to 
anyone who needed it.
  Tuan was a jack of many trades. While in school, he worked in various 
stores where he liked their merchandises in order to get the employee's 
discount. After college, he ran a law office with his brother Kenny and 
then tried out his luck as an office manager for a dental office in 
Northern California. He went back to Vietnam and lived there for a 
while to reconnect with his roots. While there, he managed and owned 
several businesses as well as dabbled in the entertainment industry.
  His compassion was boundless. By nature, his advocacy led to 
leadership and support for organizations such as GAPSN, GVA and VROC. 
Wherever he lived, he created a support network for young LGBTQ+ 
individuals struggling with life challenges. He provided emotional 
support, shelters or food to especially LGBTQ+ youths of color. No 
matter your ethnic background, if someone refers you to Tuan, he would 
find ways to assist you. He generously gave times to family and 
friends, consoled those in time of needs and participated or organized 
charity events serving the vulnerable children and the poor and 
disabled elderly in Vietnam. There were many facets of Tuan that we 
came to know and each piece of him made up the person we all trust, 
love and respect.
  Beside his father, Tuan was predeceased by his brother Duc Le. He is 
survived by his mother, lifelong partner Ngo Duc Anh, siblings and many 
nieces and nephews. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
distinguished man and all the hard work he has done for the betterment 
of his community.
  I thank Tuan for the lifelong dedication he has demonstrated in 
helping others.

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