[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5431]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO JUDY S. WONG, 29TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                               YEAR--2005

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and 
sacrifices made by our nation's women during the month of March. It is 
an honor to pay homage to outstanding women who are making a difference 
in my Congressional District.
  I would like to recognize an outstanding woman in my Congressional 
District, the Honorable Judy S. Wong. For many years, Judy has brought 
an abounding spirit and energy to her service in the community. Those 
fortunate enough to meet and work with Judy instantly recognize her 
dedication and passion for helping others, especially women and 
children.
  Born in Taiwan, Judy moved to the United States in 1977 and to Temple 
City in 1986. She was an active member of the Temple City Chinese 
American Association for several years, serving as President for 2 
terms. For several years, Ms. Wong has been a member of the Gang 
Advisory Committee and the Asian Community Advisory Committee for the 
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Temple City station. Also a 
volunteer at the Asian Pacific Family Center, she works with parenting 
classes.
  In 2003, Judy was elected to the City Council of the City of Temple 
City and is the first Chinese American member to be elected to that 
body.
  Judy is an advocate of valuing diversity and embracing the richness 
of all cultures represented in our country. She organized a ``Support 
our Kids'' forum to help address common problems faced by people from 
different ethnic backgrounds. Utilizing her skills in the Chinese 
language, she volunteers her services as an interpreter to the Los 
Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Temple City station, assisting 
victims of domestic violence. Judy also provides interpretation for 
many different schools in the San Gabriel Valley area.
  In addition to her many civic duties and responsibilities, Judy is 
the proud mother of Anthony, who attends Arcadia High School, where she 
is also a volunteer.
  I ask all Members to join me today in honoring an outstanding woman 
of California's 29th Congressional District, Judy S. Wong. The entire 
community joins me in thanking Judy for her success and continued 
efforts toward making the 29th Congressional District a more enjoyable 
place in which to live and work.

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