[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E511-E512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DR. YA LAN CHIEN AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA 
 FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2024

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ya Lan Chien, a Taiwanese American who 
holds a Ph.D. from National Taiwan University, is a prominent figure in 
Florida's Taiwanese community. As the president of the Taiwanese 
American Association of Greater Orlando, she is deeply committed to 
fostering unity, community bonds, and cultural understanding.
  Dr. Chien is also known for her altruism, serving as an executive 
member of the Florida Taiwanese Emergency Assistance Association for 
seven years. Additionally, she holds executive positions in the Global 
Federation of Chinese Business Women Orlando. Since relocating to the 
U.S., Dr. Chien has been a tireless advocate for cultural exchange and 
environmental stewardship. In 2019, she led Team Taiwan's adoption of 
South Econ Community Park, a project that not only enhances local green 
spaces but also serves as a gathering point for community engagement 
and cultural activities. Through her leadership, the park has become a 
symbol of the Taiwanese community's dedication to environmental and 
social well-being in Florida's Ninth Congressional District.
  Dr. Chien's efforts extend beyond environmental initiatives. She is 
also passionate

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about integrating Taiwanese cultural values into the broader American 
fabric. By organizing cultural events and educational programs, she 
strives to bridge the gap between Taiwanese traditions and American 
society, enriching the multicultural landscape of Central Florida and 
enhancing Taiwanese-American visibility and integration.
  Balancing her influential public endeavors with her roles as a 
devoted mother to two daughters and partner to her supportive husband, 
Dr. Chien embodies the resilience, generosity, and communal spirit of 
the Taiwanese American community. Her enduring dedication makes her a 
commendable honoree during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage 
Month, underscoring her significant impact on community cohesion and 
cultural understanding.

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