Hawaiis beloved "Mama Lau." In the passing of Mama Lau. my island community lost a magnificent lady. for she lived a brave and beautiful life. She was an exemplary mother and grandmother of a fine family. Once a poor immigrant girl from China. she overcame much to achieve much. By todays definition. she would be considered a "disadvantaged" person. Yet through her qualities of perseverance. diligence. and willingness to work hard. she overcame her disadvantages to become a true success in the American tradition. Although she arrived in Hawaii an alien. she learned to love this country and became a naturalized citizen. her citizenship reflecting the true essence of America. Although she had little formal education and spoke only Chinese when she came to Hawaii. she acquired the art of communicating most effectively and persuasively. Although she was born poor. she labored long and ardously to improve her lot and that of her family.
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