- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: April 27, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HON. DAVE MIN
of california
in the house of representatives
Mr. MIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of George Lieu, who passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. George was a resilient and spirited father, husband, and writer.
George Lieu was born in Chongqing, China, on May 22, 1944. Five years later, his family relocated to Taiwan, where he eventually received a law degree from Soochow University and served two years of military service.
a father to his eldest son, Ted. Shortly after, George immigrated to the United States and pursued a Master of Laws at Cleveland State University College of Law. With his heart set on bringing his wife and son to the United States, he stretched himself to build a life for his family. He took on numerous jobs while in school: dishwasher, cleaner for the school library, waiter, and day laborer. As hoped, Kerry and Ted immigrated to America in 1972, and the next year, George and Kerry's second son, John, was born. Together, George and Kerry began working weekends at flea markets, opened a small gift store, and eventually grew their efforts into a successful business spanning multiple states, building a life for their two children. They are the embodiment of the American Dream.
eventually led him to fulfill his lifelong goal of becoming a writer. His two poetry books and his collection of short stories, “Dreams Entwined With Destiny,” “Walking in the Rain,” and “A Collection of Short Stories by George Lieu,” were published in 2004, 2024, and 2026.
family. George is survived by his beloved wife Kerry, his two sons Representative Ted Lieu and Dr. John Lieu, his daughter-in-law Betty Chim Lieu, and his grandsons Brennan and Austin.