[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E473-E474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. TAI-HENG CHENG

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2026

  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during AANHPI Heritage Month to 
honor the contributions of Dr. Tai-Heng Cheng, specifically regarding 
his work with the National Museum of Asian Art. In 2022, a gift from 
Dr. Cheng and his husband, Cole Harrell, established the museum's first 
paid graduate internship program.
  Since its inception, twenty-two energetic students have been named 
Cheng-Harrell Graduate Interns and have worked on museum exhibitions, 
research, and public programs. These young people come from diverse 
backgrounds, each bringing a unique perspective

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not only to the National Museum of Asian Art, but also to other 
cultural institutions throughout their future careers.
  This pipeline of diverse, intelligent, and passionate talent in the 
museum and curatorial space is essential and will assuredly lead to 
collections that present a more complete history for all to enjoy and 
learn from.
  Dr. Cheng's contributions have helped ensure that AANHPI history is 
preserved, curated, and presented with humanity and dignity. During 
this AANHPI Heritage Month, I congratulate him, the National Museum of 
Asian Art, and all of the students who have benefited from this 
program.

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