I think this is interesting enough that the whole board should at least know
about it. FYI -
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bob Vallio <rbvallio(a)gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 2:20 AM
Subject: Fwd: An important Congresswoman for ARRL lobbying -- Bart ##
To: "Richard J. Norton" <richardjnorton(a)gmail.com>
Hi Dick,
Sorry this is late to you. I am still trying to catch up on e-mail here,
and just now realized this lady is in your division! I hope this turns out
to be a relationship worth cultivating.
73, Bob -- W6RGG
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From: Bart Lee <kv6lee(a)gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Subject: An important Congresswoman for ARRL lobbying -- Bart ##
To: Bob Vallio <rbvallio(a)gmail.com>
Cc: "Hillendahl Bill ( SM, SF)" <kh6gjv(a)arrl.org>
* [From the Cathay Amateur Radio Club (Oakland, CA) Newsletter:]
Judson Chu, W6WTY’s Daughter Elected to Congress 32
nd District*
Democrat Judy Chu won a runoff election to become the first Chinese American
congress- woman in the United States for the 32
nd District which covers most of East Los Angeles. She was sworn in July 16
th in Washington DC. Congresswoman Chu is the daughter of our long time
member Judson Chu W6WTY. A proud father he is. His son Dean Chu was the
former Mayor of Sunnyvale and is presently a councilman. The entire family,
including the grand kids of Dean and Wilma Chu, (Liane and Carey), all flew
back to Washington DC to witness the ceremony. Speaker Nancy Pelosi presided
over the ceremony, as Congresswoman Chu's family, close friends and staff
looked on from the Gallery. Following the swearing in, Congress- woman Chu
mingled with her new colleagues on the House Floor and then proceeded to a
private ceremony with Speaker Pelosi attended by Dr. Chu's closest family
and friends. "On behalf of all Members of Congress, I am so pleased to
welcome Judy Chu to the House of Representatives. As the first
Chinese-American woman elected to Congress, her victory is a source of pride
to many," said Speaker Pelosi in a statement following the swearing-in
ceremony. "Over her 24 years in public service, Congresswoman Chu has been
committed to the essential issues facing our nation: the strength of our
economy, the education of our children, and the health of all Americans,"
Speaker Pelosi added. "I look forward to working with Congress-woman Chu to
address these challenges and make progress for the entire nation."
Congresswoman Chu was elected to succeed Labor Secretary Hilda Solis on
Tuesday by a 61% to 33% margin following a hard-fought primary during which
she beat out a crowded field of 12 candidates. She campaigned on a platform
of creating jobs and protecting homeowners in her working class 32nd
District east of Los Angeles, and put together a multi-ethnic coalition to
win the seat in the primarily Latino district. She was born and raised in
Los Angeles and lives in Monterey Park, where she served on the City Council
for 13 years, as mayor for three terms and helped the city earn a Diversity
Award from the League of California Cities. She is married to Assemblyman
Mike Eng, D-El Monte.
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73 de Bart Lee, K6VK
Government Liaison San Francisco Section
Volunteer Counsel, California
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio™
415 956 5959
KV6LEE(a)gmail.com ##
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Bart Lee, Attorney at Law
Office Phone 415 956 5959 x203
Office Fax Line 415 362 1431
Cell Phone 415 902 7168
Snail Mail: 388 Market St #900
San Francisco, CA 94111-5311
