Name: Vongsavanh “Vong” Mouanoutoua

Birthplace: Vientiane, Laos

What high school did you attend? Marina High School in Huntington Beach

Area you represent: I am a community representative appointed to the Commission by Lao Evangelical Church of Fresno.

Years as EOC Commissioner: 5 years

Profession: Law

Do you sit on other boards/commissions? Yes. I sit on the following:

• Planning Commission for the City of Clovis
• Human Resources Association Board
• Local Planning Council for Child Care and Child Development
• Board of Child Services Network (CSN)
• President of Mouanoutoua Foundation
• West Fresno Faith Based Organizations

Best advice ever received: I was told to stay grounded and keep God first in everything I do.

Favorite advice I give: “Enjoy life!”

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: Pho (beef noodle soup)

Proudest moment: My proudest moment was the birth of my first child.

Greatest personal accomplishment: My greatest personal accomplishment was graduating from law school.

Best vacation I’ve taken: The best vacation I’ve taken is simple … camping with my immediate and extended family.

Favorite weekend activity: On the weekends, I enjoy spending time with my kids.

Last good movie I saw: Braveheart

Scariest experience: My scariest experience is dreaming that loved one passed away; it was so real.

If I had a million dollars I would … pay off my relatives mortgages.

Favorite place to shop: Lowe’s

Favorite childhood memory: My favorite childhood memory was going to church; I still remember all 12 of us squeezing in the [Chevy] Malibu.

Words that describe me best: loyal and honest

I like to watch: sunsets and sports

In my spare time … I play with my kids.