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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE LIEU

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On 2026-04-27, Representative Dave Min (D-CA-47) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE LIEU" in the House. The speech addressed foreign policy and also covered defense, China.

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE LIEU

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E369] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE LIEU ______ HON. DAVE MIN of california in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. MIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of George Lieu, who passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. George was a resilient and spirited father, husband, and writer. George Lieu was born in Chongqing, China, on May 22, 1944. Five years later, his family relocated to Taiwan, where he eventually received a law degree from Soochow University and served two years of military service. In 1968, George married the love of his life, Kerry, and soon became a father to his eldest son, Ted. Shortly after, George immigrated to the United States and pursued a Master of Laws at Cleveland State University College of Law. With his heart set on bringing his wife and son to the United States, he stretched himself to build a life for his family. He took on numerous jobs while in school: dishwasher, cleaner for the school library, waiter, and day laborer. As hoped, Kerry and Ted immigrated to America in 1972, and the next year, George and Kerry's second son, John, was born. Together, George and Kerry began working weekends at flea markets, opened a small gift store, and eventually grew their efforts into a successful business spanning multiple states, building a life for their two children. They are the embodiment of the American Dream. George's decades of determination and vision for his family eventually led him to fulfill his lifelong goal of becoming a writer. His two poetry books and his collection of short stories, ``Dreams Entwined With Destiny,'' ``Walking in the Rain,'' and ``A Collection of Short Stories by George Lieu,'' were published in 2004, 2024, and 2026. George will be remembered for his humor, liveliness, and his love for family. George is survived by his beloved wife Kerry, his two sons Representative Ted Lieu and Dr. John Lieu, his daughter-in-law Betty Chim Lieu, and his grandsons Brennan and Austin. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE LIEU Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E369] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GEORGE LIEU ______ HON. DAVE MIN of california in the house of representatives Monday, April 27, 2026 Mr. MIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of George Lieu, who passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. George was a resilient and spirited father, husband, and writer. George Lieu was born in Chongqing, China, on May 22, 1944. Five years later, his family relocated to Taiwan, where he eventually received a law degree from Soochow University and served two years of military service. In 1968, George married the love of his life, Kerry, and soon became a father to his eldest son, Ted. Shortly after, George immigrated to the United States and pursued a Master of Laws at Cleveland State University College of Law. With his heart set on bringing his wife and son to the United States, he stretched himself to build a life for his family. He took on numerous jobs while in school: dishwasher, cleaner for the school library, waiter, and day laborer. As hoped, Kerry and Ted immigrated to America in 1972, and the next year, George and Kerry's second son, John, was born. Together, George and Kerry began working weekends at flea markets, opened a small gift store, and eventually grew their efforts into a successful business spanning multiple states, building a life for their two children. They are the embodiment of the American Dream. George's decades of determination and vision for his family eventually led him to fulfill his lifelong goal of becoming a writer. His two poetry books and his collection of short stories, ``Dreams Entwined With Destiny,'' ``Walking in the Rain,'' and ``A Collection of Short Stories by George Lieu,'' were published in 2004, 2024, and 2026. George will be remembered for his humor, liveliness, and his love for family. George is survived by his beloved wife Kerry, his two sons Representative Ted Lieu and Dr. John Lieu, his daughter-in-law Betty Chim Lieu, and his grandsons Brennan and Austin. ____________________