[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13378-13379]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING DONALD CHIN

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and 
legacy of Donald ``Donnie'' Chin, an unsung hero who was both a 
protector and savior in the International District of Seattle.
  Early on the morning of Thursday, July 23rd, Seattle activist Donnie 
Chin was taken from our community in a senseless act of violence. A 
strong force for positive change in Seattle, he was doing what he had 
done tirelessly for the previous five decades: patrolling the streets 
of the International District and caring for those in need.
  Throughout his years of service and as the Director of the 
International District Emergency Center, Donnie acted as the 
International District's guardian. At a young age Donnie recognized the 
delayed emergency response times in his community, and became well 
known as an effective first responder and frontline hero. From 
assisting with medical emergencies, to finding lost children and 
feeding the homeless, he took it upon himself to better the lives of 
those around him and earned the respect of medical professionals, 
residents, area business owners, and local leaders.
  Guided by a love for his community and a desire to assist others, 
Donnie made the International District and Greater Seattle area a more 
welcoming and caring place with his unrivaled dedication and courage. 
While his passing is a tragedy, his life is an inspiration: an 
inspiration for us all to reach out in our own communities and lend a 
helping hand.
  Donnie will be remembered as an active and caring member of the 
International District who was always ready to give of himself for his 
neighbors. He will be greatly missed.

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