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on outdoor dining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1639426642805-N06ZDCCO1G0BBE5FDFRB/image-asset.jpeg Gallery June 18, 2021 - Flag raising in front of the State House commemorating the Commonwealth’s first official observation of Juneteenth as a statewide holiday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1639426444859-AN4ED4U8LMSCFG7JFXX4/image-asset.jpeg Gallery May 20, 2021 - Stop at Kam Man during a tour of Asian-owned businesses in Quincy as part of Asian American Pacific Islander Month https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1759429578162-HPHCBWKRDQL1VBFHCPHQ/image-asset.jpg Gallery May 20, 2021 - Meeting with South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center to discuss their work during the pandemic to keep residents safe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1639426021141-IYZMI9W6MPNPCNC1QDYA/image-asset.jpeg Gallery April 23, 2021 - Press conference with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs announcing the launch of theFleet Electrification Advisory Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1639425365315-M5I5AKPTQS21P43Z9EKD/image-asset.jpeg Gallery March 31, 2021 - Press conference announcing Father Bill’s receipt of the Supportive Housing Development Award and Housing Choice Capital Grant Award https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1584726368664-KEM2FCZ0SGJR2KSIQBTJ/image-asset.jpeg Gallery March 12th - The Asian American Commission held a press conference to condemn racism and discrimination toward the Asian-American community in light of COVID-19. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1584725325322-4XI7LYOC8AM995GEVWVQ/image-asset.jpeg Gallery Receiving an award at the National Guard Association of MA Legislative Breakfast on February 26th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1584726045245-RZP1DY2074VC16YVRH4Q/image-asset.jpeg Gallery February 25th - Asian American Commission Swearing-in Ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1584726776902-I0BLXDGGKBSUHKPF6ZDL/image-asset.jpeg Gallery February 16th - I attended Vietnamese American Community of Massachusetts (VACM) and New England Intercollegiate Vietnamese Student Association (NEIVSA)’s Annual Tet in Boston event at Boston College High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1584726962747-TGW1GPKXL16I0C3C2KRB/image-asset.jpeg Gallery February 9th - I attended the Pack 6 Quincy Blue and Gold Banquet Celebration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1702494792751-WDME1882M1Z4X50AVH2J/image-asset.jpg Gallery January 14th - Imagine Magazine Award Gala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1568816126517-5REF7RDE8WX53VKT85CU/IMG_7876.jpg Gallery Spoke in support of the Offsight Fabrication Lobby Day. I filed H.1599, An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth, to close a loophole and mandate contractors pay workers on public works projects a prevailing wage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1531510727363-EWQNLF31A2OUYCFY8Y60/Chan_DV+Day.jpg Gallery Legislators and community organizations gather for "Domestic Violence Awareness Day for Marginalized Communities" at the State House, October 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863832421-5W3ZKY5F3QQHD802IH93/anti-privatization.jpg Gallery Fighting against public transit privatization on the steps of the State House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1567711124257-KBETVWJ20G5N6N3SUYZC/IMG_7125.jpg Gallery Visiting the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1567711019288-51QRP8F0XDECUGLUI18K/IMG_7268.jpg Gallery Speaking to the State House Interns as a guest to the 2019 State House Intern Speaker Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1531511097992-CQCYXXTS3Z7F1LQB504H/AAPI+month+signing+3.jpg Gallery Governor Baker signs H3360, An Act designating May as Asian American Pacific Islander Month, on May 1, 2018, alongside members of the Asian Caucus, Asian American Commission, and bill co-sponsors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1531860111277-EJERTBM5KV8TGIAD6J17/7-4-18_12.jpg Gallery Walking alongside Mayor Tom Koch, Councilor-At-Large Noel DiBona, and other city and state officials at the Merrymount 4th of July parade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1549915457192-C64MMAGX73LXOO1G9LDG/20190210_122854.jpg Gallery QARI 31st Annual Lunar New Year celebration at North Quincy High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863833161-OUE4MQ0YMP10MWGFV877/cork+county+mayor.jpg Gallery Meeting with Cork County Mayor, Declan Hurley, after signing an economic development agreement between the City of Quincy and Cork County, Ireland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863832144-67KHNNWR43Z5UL418WN7/asian+caucus.jpg Gallery 2017-18 Legislative Session Asian Caucus members Tackey Chan (D-Quincy), Donald Wong (R-Saugus), Paul Schmid (D-Westport), Keiko Orrall (R-Lakeville), and Rady Mom (D-Lowell). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863832797-87Z6VUT5RZKZDPVS2BZF/chairing+committee.jpg Gallery Chairing a public hearing for the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863833956-2WXK39OEC8FEQOQ2S7RO/emergency+response+meeting.jpg Gallery Meeting with state and city officials to discuss storm damage and relief efforts in Quincy after the March 2-3 storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863834096-ICCAFDCS0RPQRDDB2Z50/korea+day+resolution+reading.jpg Gallery Celebrating the significant contributions of Korean Americans in the Commonwealth alongside House Speaker Robert DeLeo and members of the Asian Caucus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863835023-9RFESTVPU6A1LX4T3Y27/testifying+at+elder+affairs.jpg Gallery Testifying before the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs for his bill to broaden dental insurance coverage for seniors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863834918-TYBWNQ36KN3U3PDST3ZH/tourism+committee+in+quincy.jpg Gallery Listening to testimony during the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development listening tour at the Adams National Historic Park Carriage House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863835295-7PTRV14SD3EVIQF76FVP/verizon+stirke.jpg Gallery Standing in solidarity with Verizon workers on strike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1520863831593-4HG2GC4WV8ZQAN887253/adams+crypt.jpg Gallery Visiting the burial place of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, along with Abigail Adams and Louisa Catherine Adams, at the United First Parish Church in Quincy Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1531510879647-N9YU4DAM34X2FX56M5D3/Go+Red+for+Women+2.6.18.jpg Gallery The Caucus of Women Legislators' Annual "Go Red for Women" Day, to raise awareness about women's risk of heart disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a8c8cc1bff2004637c051ab/1663783187015-8VEZ1J1UMQQAAWAI6GWR/image-asset.jpeg Gallery The MBTA held a groundbreaking event to commemorate the MBTA's new Quincy Bus Maintenance facility