LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Han Hua Wong upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition at the 44th Annual
Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club on May 6, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Stephanie Han Hua Wong, Chief of Staff, Office of Assemblyman William
Colton, upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at
the 44th Annual Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club, to be held
at The Rex Manor in Brooklyn, New York, on May 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Wong was born in Taipei, Taiwan, the Republic of
China, a world away on the other side of the globe; she was raised with
strong family values which still resonate in her today; making the most
important move of her life, she emigrated to the United States along
with her two sisters, two brothers, and her mother; and
WHEREAS, In America, Stephanie married George and gave birth to two
children, Albert and Kim; Stephanie attended Brooklyn College to develop
her English and computer skills; her goal in America was to work hard
with her husband, George, to give her children a life she never had when
she was their age; and
WHEREAS, From working as a waitress, a cashier, and, most importantly,
being a full-time mom, Stephanie Wong did all she could to help raise
her family and to learn the English language; she also began volunteer-
ing in her co-op building and, when she became President of the co-op,
she continued to work to help bridge the language and cultural divide
between Chinese Americans and other Americans; and
WHEREAS, In the course of her work there, Stephanie Wong met and got
to know Assemblyman William Colton and was offered a position in his
office as a community liaison to the Chinese community; three years
later she was appointed his Chief of Staff, a position in which she
continues to serve ably; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie deals with constituents every day who desperately
need the services this great country provides; able to break down
language barriers, she excels at educating people on the various
programs offered by the city, state and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Wong was instrumental in the establishment and
development of the United Chinese Association of Brooklyn (UCA) and
dedicates much of her time to ensure the quality of life and equality in
the community; and
WHEREAS, Whether it is an issue of safety in schools, immigration,
available city/state/federal programs or community concerns, Stephanie
Wong is always there with a loud voice and an even stronger heart; she
has gone far beyond being a mother and a wife; she has become an essen-
tial honored and respected icon in her community; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Wong has distinguished herself in her profession
and in her community and truly merits the recognition of this Legisla-
tive Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Stephanie Han Hua Wong upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition at the 44th Annual Dinner Dance of the United
Progressive Club on May 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephanie Han Hua Wong.