Remembering Justice Laura Liu

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the House floor in honor of wife, mother, and Chicago attorney Laura Liu who recently lost her battle with breast cancer.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker

Chicago lost a tremendous judge, attorney, mother, wife and friend on April 15th with the death of Justice Laura Liu.

She fought a courageous battle against breast cancer for five years – and her spirit, passion and determination never faltered.

Born to immigrant parents, Justice Liu didn’t start speaking English until elementary school, but ended up as class valedictorian.

For nearly 20 years, Justice Liu worked as a litigator, then as a Circuit Court judge, and finally was appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court.

In the court, Justice Liu was a strong advocate for interpreter services for immigrants and people with limited English who might have otherwise been overwhelmed.

And she was a tremendous advocate and mentor to Chicago’s Chinese-American community, setting an exemplary model for young boys and girls that their opportunities were endless if you worked hard.

My thoughts and prayers are with Justice Liu’s family during this difficult time.

Thank you and I yield back.