Speech #1010232925

I should like to take this opportunity to bring to the attention of my colleagues the efforts of the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association. a constituent organization in my congrossional district. which is celebrating its 138th anniversary this year. The Hoy Sun Association was established in 1852. and has been representing ChineseAmericans of ToiShan--Hoy Sundescent in Metropolitan New York since that time. The ToiShan descendants were one of the first groups of Chinese immigrants to come to the United States. and have subsequently made tremendous contributions to this country. The anniversary celebration will include the publication of a historical book documenting all of the activities of the organization. with specific attention to ChineseAmericans who have distinguished themselves in the United States. I should like to congratulate the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association for all of its fine accomplishments and to wish the organization all the best for a successful anniversary celebration.