[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 29, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING XINH DWELLEY

  (Mr. KILMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, my region just lost an extraordinary woman, 
Xinh Dwelley, after her lengthy battle with cancer.
  Xinh was so many things to so many people. She was an outstanding 
chef who treated so many people to amazing meals, who published 
cookbooks and took immense joy in feeding people.
  She was an inspiration, someone with a powerful immigrant story who 
loved America mightily. In fact, one of my favorite moments in this job 
was gifting her a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol in 
her honor, and she was just so proud.
  She was a community icon who supported local people and local causes 
with a generous heart and a warm smile. Perhaps most importantly, she 
was a friend to so many.
  She was kind and caring. She treated me and others like family. She 
would give you a long, loving smile and say, I want to cook for you. I 
last saw Xinh in August and feel lucky to have been able to celebrate 
and appreciate her.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in offering condolences to Xinh's family 
and to all who loved her. She will be missed by so many.

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