春意盎然的四月，萬物甦醒，在這片見證無數奮鬥與夢想的土地上，我們再次迎來一位令人敬仰的身影——趙小蘭部長蒞臨美南新聞總部。她的到來，不僅是一場簡單的重逢，更是一段歷史的延續，一份精神的再度點燃。

在這具有里程碑意義的時刻，我們特別種下一棵象徵榮耀與希望的紅果冬青。此樹四季常青，枝葉堅韌，即使寒冬來臨，仍結出鮮紅果實，猶如我們移民一代在逆境中堅守信念、開創未來的寫照。那一顆顆紅果，不僅點亮了季節，也映照著無數奮鬥者心中的光芒。

趙部長一生致力於公共服務，從勞工到交通，歷經時代洗禮，始終以堅定與智慧書寫華人之光。她的足跡跨越政壇與社會，其精神如同這棵紅果冬青——歷經風霜而愈發挺立，歷久彌新。

今日，在美南新聞總部與國際貿易中心這片承載夢想與歷史的土地上，這棵紅果冬青不僅是一株樹，更是一座無聲的紀念碑。它將隨歲月生長，見證我們社區的發展，見證新一代的崛起，也見證這段跨越時空的深厚情誼。

當我們凝望這棵樹時，不只是看見自然的生命，更看見一段共同書寫的歷史——
一段關於奮鬥、關於榮耀、關於永不褪色的美國夢。

The Tree of Honor — The Red Holly
In Tribute to the Return Visit of Elaine Chao to the Southern News Headquarters

In the gentle bloom of April, when life awakens and hope renews itself, we are honored once again to welcome a distinguished figure whose journey has inspired generations—Secretary Elaine Chao. Her return is not merely a visit, but a continuation of history, a rekindling of spirit, and a reaffirmation of shared purpose.

On this meaningful occasion, we plant a Red Holly tree—a living symbol of honor, resilience, and enduring faith. Evergreen through all seasons, steadfast against winter’s chill, it bears bright red berries even in the harshest times. It stands as a quiet reflection of the immigrant spirit: unwavering, dignified, and radiant in perseverance.

Secretary Chao’s life has been devoted to public service at the highest levels, from the Department of Labor to the Department of Transportation. Her legacy is one of strength, wisdom, and grace—an embodiment of the values that have guided generations of Asian Americans in their pursuit of the American Dream. Like the Red Holly, her journey has weathered storms and emerged ever stronger, ever more luminous.

Today, on the grounds of the Southern News Headquarters and the International Trade Center—a place where dreams are built and histories are written—this tree becomes more than a planting. It is a living monument. It will grow with time, witnessing the rise of a community, the flourishing of new generations, and the enduring bonds that unite us.

As we look upon this tree, we do not simply see nature—we see a story.
A story of perseverance, of honor, and of a dream that will never fade.