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Comptroller Thompson's Asian
and Pacific Island Heritage
Month Celebration
New York
City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. honored six individuals for
their contributions to the life of New York City during his 2003 Asian and
Pacific Island Heritage Month Celebration at Surrogate’s Court on June
4th.
“From the earliest days of this City, immigrants from Asia and the Pacific
Islands came to New York seeking opportunity and a new way of life,”
Thompson said in addressing the crowd of more than 250 people. “They
helped make this City what it is today, by the sweat of their brow, the
power of their ideas, and the strength of their leadership.”
“We are celebrating this legacy, and we are honoring those who are
continuing the tradition of making dreams come true for themselves, their
families and their communities. Every year, New Yorkers of Asian and
Pacific heritage break down new barriers, playing increasingly prominent
roles in all professions, branches of government, and civic life.”
Thompson called the honorees “a diverse group of leaders who have achieved
great professional heights.” Julie Danao, a Broadway actor and singer,
performed. The honorees were:
• Cindy Hsu, Anchor, CBS 2 News This Morning and News at Noon, and Former
President, Asian American Journalists Association, New York Chapter
• Ruby Takanishi, President, Foundation for Child Development
• Dr. Sung Soo Kim, President, Korean American Small Business Service
Center of New York, Inc.
• Dr. Jean Raymundo Lobell, Senior Consultant, Community Resource Exchange
and Former President, Asian American Federation
• Thomas Chen, CEO, Crystal Window & Door Systems and CEO, Crystal
Foundation
• Hugh Han Kyu, President, America Burma Buddhist Association
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It is with great
sadness that we announce the death of our Founder and President of
America Burma Buddhist Association, U Han Kyu (Thiri-Thudamma - Manizawta-Dara).
The President U Han Kyu passed away at the age of 74 on the 14
February 2007.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Daw Khin Hwa,
daughter Helen Tepper (Htay Htay Win), Juliet Tin Maung ( Aye Aye
Win ), son U Thein Win and five grandchildren. He will be greatly
missed by us all at ABBA and by his many friends, both in Myanmar
(Burma) and the United States.
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Comptroller Thompson's Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month Celebration
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COMPTROLLER THOMPSON HONORS SIX LEADERS AT ASIAN &
PACIFIC ISLAND HERITAGE
CELEBRATION
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Memorial Service
Schedule
The viewing is
scheduled for
Friday, February 16, 2007
from
4:30pm to 8 p.m.,
at
RALPH
AIEVOLI & SON FUNERAL HOME
1275 65th
Street
Brooklyn, NY
Phone: (718)
331-2100
Fax: (718) 837-7718
Between 12th Ave and 13th Ave
Train :
N to New Utrecht Ave or D to 62nd Street
Saturday, February 17, 2007
• Viewing is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am and will end at 12:30 pm
at
RALPH AIEVOLI & SON FUNERAL HOME
• Chanting is scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm at Ralph Aievoli & Son
Funeral Home
• Funeral
services will begin at 2:00 pm at GREENWOOD
CEMETERY
on 25th street and 5th Ave
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