On the recordMay 25, 2010
On behalf of the House Republican Conference, let me welcome Congressman Charles Djou, his wife, Stacey, and their children, family and guests to our Nation's Capitol. Charles understands what it means to pursue the American Dream because he's lived it. Charles' mother was from Bangkok, Thailand, his father, from China, raised in Hong Kong. And during the Communist Revolution of China in 1948, his grandfather fled from Shanghai to Hong Kong which, at the time, was under British control. So Charles is the son of immigrants and a devoted young husband and father with three beautiful children. He serves as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, which gives him a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by the many men and women of our military he will now represent in this body. He served his community, as you've heard, as a former member of the city council in Honolulu, and a former minority leader in the Hawaii State House. And as most of you know, this son of immigrants is about to begin a new chapter of his life representing the people of Hawaii. Charles, on behalf of our conference and all of the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, we welcome you to our Nation's Capitol, and look forward to your service on behalf of the people of the First District of Hawaii.
