I rise today in support of S. 2089. a bill to designate a post office in Honolulu. Hawaii. after Senator Hiram L. Fong. This is a fitting tribute for a man who was a great statesman. businessman and community leader. Senator Fong was born on October 15. 1906. in Kalihi. He was the seventh of 11 children in an immigrant family. A firm believer of standing on his own feet. he worked numerous odd jobs while in public school in order to help support his family. He worked his way through the University of Hawaii where he graduated with honors in 1930.
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