[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 180 (Thursday, December 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        THANK YOU TO JO-ANN YOO

  (Mr. GOLDMAN of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GOLDMAN of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my 
heartfelt gratitude to Jo-Ann Yoo for her lifetime of public service on 
behalf of the AAPI community in my district and the entire city of New 
York.
  This year, Jo-Ann will retire after 13 years as executive director of 
the Asian American Federation, an organization dedicated to supporting 
the 1.5 million Asian-American community members in New York City.
  Under Jo-Ann's leadership, the AAF played a leading role in combating 
the horrific rise in anti-Asian hate in 2020, organizing and ensuring 
local community response to provide safety to AAPI New Yorkers.
  Jo-Ann testified at a public briefing held by the U.S. Commission on 
Civil Rights on the Federal response to anti-Asian hate, and she serves 
on New York City's Advisory Board on Implementation of Racial Justice 
Commission, working to end hate and discrimination of all kinds in our 
city.
  Jo-Ann leaves behind a lasting legacy of spirit, courage, 
determination, and advocacy that will be felt for decades to come. 
Thanks to Jo-Ann, New York City is a better and far more tolerant 
place.

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