[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 22299-22300]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    IN RECOGNITION OF MS. ESTHER DON TANG AND MS. PATTI TANG CROWLEY

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Esther Don 
Tang and Ms. Patti Tang Crowley, this year's recipients of The 
Arthritis Foundation's Humanitarian Award.
  In Tucson, Arizona, the names of this outstanding mother and daughter 
team are synonymous with community service, caring and

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activism. Between them, they have dedicated almost 100 years to meeting 
the needs to Tucson's children, minorities, elderly, chronically ill, 
and economically disadvantaged. Additionally, both women have worked 
diligently to improve educational opportunities and cultural enrichment 
in Southern Arizona.
  To list their many memberships, awards, and recognitions of 
accomplishment would take several pages. Such a listing, although most 
impressive, would not truly convey the magnitude of their tenacity, 
positive attitude and goodwill toward others. Their wit, charm, and 
warmth are legendary and have been their greatest weapons in their 
fight to make life better for others. These ladies have earned the 
respect and admiration of all work for social justice and aiding those 
in need.
  These women have shown what can be accomplished when compassion, 
empathy and kindness transcend the family unit and are shared with the 
community. I am proud that this mother-daughter team has been such an 
ambassador of caring for the Tucson, Pima County and Southern Arizona 
community.
  I applaud The Arthritis Foundation for recognizing the outstanding 
efforts of these amazing women and for designating Ms. Esther Don Tang 
and Ms. Patti Tang Crowley as its 1999 Humanitarian Award recipients. 
In closing, I commend these ladies for all of their admirable 
accomplishments and especially their societal contributions.

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