In Tuesday's special election, Judy Chu became the first Chinese American woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She will represent California's 32nd, in the largely Latino and Asian American suburbs of Los Angeles. The special election was to replace Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, and Chu will undoubtedly continue Solis's legacy of strong dedication to the diverse community.
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued a press release, in part below:
Today, executive board members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following statements enthusiastically welcoming California State Board of Equalization member Judy Chu to Congress. Chu is the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress, and the twelfth Asian American and Pacific Islander to serve our nation in the 111th Congress.
Rep. Mike Honda, CAPAC Chair: “I offer my heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend, Judy Chu. Judy has been a strong advocate on behalf of America’s working families and communities, and has proven herself as a leader who can build broad-based coalitions. She brings strong expertise from her tenure on the California Board of Equalization that will be critical as we fight to preserve American jobs and strengthen our economy. Congress will gain much from what Judy has to offer. With pride, I look forward to inviting her to join our ranks as a member of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.”
Rep. Eni Faleomavaega, CAPAC Vice Chair: “It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Dr. Judy Chu on her successful election into Congress. Congresswoman Chu’s diverse background, as a professor, Mayor and State Assembly Member of Monterey Park, and as a member of the California State Board of Equalization, will bring a truly unique viewpoint to the important issues currently facing Congress. With over twenty years serving areas of the California 32nd District, Congresswoman Chu will represent them well in Congress. I look forward to working with her on finding solutions to the many issues and pressing problems afflicting not only our Asian and Pacific American community but all Americans.”
President Obama also called Representative-elect Chu yesterday to congratulate her on her victory:
The President called Representative-elect Judy Chu to congratulate her on her victory in last night's special election in California. The President told her that he is looking forward to working with her in Congress, especially when it comes to reforming our health care system and lowering health care costs for all Americans. The President also congratulated her on being the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress and told her that he admired the way she ran her campaign.
To view a picture of the President calling Congresswoman-elect Judy Chu from the Oval Office today to congratulate her on her victory in the special election to represent California's 32nd Congressional District, click HERE.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)




