LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Veronica Tsang, Executive Vice President and
Chief Retail Administrator of Cathay Bank, was presented with the
Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of
Organizations (NECO) at its 31st annual ceremony held on
May 13, 2017, on Ellis Island in New
York. This medal recognizes individuals who have made it
their mission to share their wealth of knowledge, indomitable
courage, boundless compassion, unique talents, and selfless
generosity with those less fortunate, all while maintaining the
traditions of their ethnic heritage as they uphold the ideals and
spirit of America.
"As I read through the list of past honorees, I am humbled but
proud to be selected as one of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor
recipients by NECO. I am grateful for Cathay Bank's support of my
involvement in the work I do for the community," Tsang said. "One
of my passions is community involvement. My current community
activity involvement includes serving as the Vice Chairperson on
the board of the Chinese American Planning Council, as Chairperson
on the board of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy-St.
Michael's School, as Chairperson on the board of the Gift of Life,
Inc., and as Vice President of Flushing Council on Culture and the
Arts."
"These non-profit organizations focus on helping new immigrants
and less fortunate individuals so they can live the American
dream," she continued. "I strongly believe it is better to give
than to receive. Everyone needs a little break; whatever help I can
give might make a difference in someone's life. This is one of the
reasons I stay active and involved in these organizations."
Since its founding in 1986, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor has
been officially recognized by the House of Representatives and
Senate, and each year's recipients are read into the Congressional
Record.
NECO has honored such distinguished and diverse Americans
including seven U.S. presidents; Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel; Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell; Justice Sandra Day O'Connor; Secretaries of State
Madeleine Albright, Condoleezza
Rice, and Hillary Clinton;
Bob Hope; Muhammad Ali; Frank
Sinatra; and Rosa Parks — all
of whom have distinguished themselves through their significant
philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to this country.
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About Cathay Bank
Cathay Bank is a subsidiary of Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:
CATY). Founded in 1962, Cathay Bank offers a wide range of
financial services. Cathay Bank currently operates 34 branches in
California, 12 in New York State, three in the Chicago, Illinois area, three in Washington State, two in Texas, one in Maryland, one in Massachusetts, one in Nevada, one in New
Jersey, one in Hong Kong,
and a representative office in Taipei and in Shanghai. Cathay Bank's website can be found
at www.cathaybank.com. FDIC insurance coverage is limited to
deposit accounts at Cathay Bank's U.S. domestic branch
locations.
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