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This resolution mourns the passing of Tuyet Anh Mong Le, a prominent Asian American civil rights leader from Chicago who died on February 8, 2025. Born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1972, Le fled with her family during the fall of Saigon and eventually settled in Wisconsin, where she attended Northwestern University and became a young civil rights organizer. As the executive director of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago, she was a powerful advocate for Asian American advancement, immigrant justice, racial equity, and disability rights, known for her innovative approaches to community organizing and political engagement. The resolution highlights her significant achievements, including galvanizing Asian American voter participation, fighting for legislative district redistricting, and challenging political systems to be more inclusive. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Le was remembered as a multifaceted individual with interests in art, crafts, and various social activities, and was survived by her siblings and an extended chosen family. The Illinois House of Representatives formally resolves to mourn her passing, extend condolences to her family and friends, and present a copy of the resolution to her family as an expression of sympathy.

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