LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Helen Ng upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition by the Hamilton-Madison House on April
20, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Helen Ng upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Hamilton-Madison House at its 33rd Annual Chinatown Banquet on
Friday, April 20, 2012, at Jing Fong Restaurant, Chinatown, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Hamilton-Madison House is a voluntary, non-profit settlement
house dedicated to improving the quality of life of its community,
primarily those in the Two Bridges/Chinatown area of Manhattan's Lower
East Side; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1898, Hamilton-Madison House has
been a part of the settlement house movement in New York City that has
pioneered the development and protection of humane policies and
programs; these efforts have fostered social well-being among the most
vulnerable populations: children, the elderly, the ill, the handicapped,
new immigrants, refugees and the unemployed; and
WHEREAS, Hamilton-Madison House's unique professional experience in
working with Asian Americans has led to the expansion of services city-
wide; each year, Hamilton-Madison House serves more than 10,000 children
and adults; and
WHEREAS, Hamilton-Madison House speaks the many languages of the
community, promotes understanding and cooperation among the ethnic
groups, and is attuned to their changing needs; it encourages the shar-
ing of resources and responsibilities through the active participation
of every segment of the community; and
WHEREAS, Helen Ng is very popular among the senior immigrants within
the Chinatown community, as well as a role model for its youth; she
supports community centers which serve the needs of the elderly, and she
pursues activities that promote the well-being of youth; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 30 years ago, Helen Ng began her career in her
family business, Tricity Co. Inc., an accounting firm located in China-
town, New York; this valuable company provides customized, language
sensitive service to Chinese speaking residents and business owners,
facilitating company tax filings and/or personal income tax returns; and
WHEREAS, Tricity Co. is particularly sensitive to the needs of the
immigrant community, navigating government jargons and forms, which
solve a number of tax and insurance related questions; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a successful business woman, Helen Ng
has a flare for Asian cuisine; she is the owner of Zagat-rated Amazing
66 in Chinatown and Sinova Travel Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Proud of her community and wanting to give back, Helen Ng
helped to organize the 1995 New York Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
activities for nearly 2,000 seniors; and
WHEREAS, For more than 10 years, Helen Ng has been a milestone in the
Chinatown community; currently, she serves as the Honorary President of
the Centenarians Center of Chinese-American Planning Council; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Helen Ng supports many organizations, some of
which include: Chinatown-American Planning Council, Gouverneur Hospital,

the Celestial Love Foundation, the U.S. Department of Commerce, National
Business Development Department, and the Multi-Cultural China Day; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Helen Ng upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by the Hamilton-Madison House on April 20, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Ng.