[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING MR. WALTER YIN CHINN

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2023

  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Walter Yin Chinn. Mr. Chinn was a community leader in Chinatown and 
Little Saigon who worked tirelessly to provide opportunities to promote 
Asian community building.
  I proudly recognize Mr. Walter Yin Chinn for his lifelong dedication 
to the Oakland Community. Mr. Chinn's integrity, ability and devotion 
to his Country, its citizens and his family enabled him to make a 
substantial, valuable, and lasting contribution to the City of Oakland, 
State of California, and his Country.
  For many years as a leader in the State of California, Mr. Chinn 
distinguished himself for his character, and devotion to the interests 
and growth of the City of Oakland and its Asian community. He would go 
on to earn the respect and affection of all whom he interacted with, 
for his infectious personality and unwavering service to the community, 
not only as a private citizen but as a public servant in various 
positions.
  Due to his reputation for being a consistent resource, Mr. Chinn was 
recognized as the Oakland Police Department AACC Citizen of the Year, 
and was twice honored as a distinguished recipient, first in 1993 and 
again in 2013. Additionally, he was awarded the Oakland Police 
Department Honorary Gold Badge in 2013 and received an honorable 
discharge from the U.S. Navy Reserves for his work on the China Clipper 
flying boat which connected the U.S. and Asia on Treasure Island during 
World War II.
  Today, I recognize and remember Mr. Walter Yin Chinn, for his 
lifetime of dedication to his community, and for his service to this 
country. While we mourn his loss, we celebrate his incredible life, 
which he lived fully. May he rest in peace and power.

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