14-05-2025
Hmong leader Tony Yang, of La Crosse, earns Assmbly Hometown Hero award
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Representative Jill Billings honored Hmong Leader, NaoHoua 'Tony' Yang of La Crosse with the Assembly Hometown Hero Award. Yang was born in Laos during the Vietnam War, enduring persecution and surviving in the jungle, and eventually was granted asylum in the US. After arriving in Wisconsin, Tony learned English, graduated from Logan High School in La Crosse, and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UW La Crosse.
Billings said, 'I was honored to welcome Tony Yang to the Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol to present him with the Hometown Hero Award. His contributions to education, cultural preservation, and community service have provided an immeasurable service to the people of La Crosse and the 95th Assembly District, and I am proud to be able to celebrate and honor Tony's service to the Coulee Region.
'As we recognize the 50th anniversary of Hmong people in Wisconsin, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the work and contributions of people like Tony. His invaluable efforts as a community leader and educator have made the Coulee Region better and touched the lives of countless students, and I was honored to present Tony with the Hometown Hero Award.'
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