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Congratulations to The Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater

Annual Gala and Award Dinner 2018 Honorees

Norma Chu

David J. Louie

Robin Mui

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The Detective Wen Jian Liu Scholarship Awardees

Special thanks to CACAGNY for their hard work leading and serving the community

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Second Anniversary Dinner

Saturday, December 1, 2018, 6 pm Golden Unicorn Restaurant, 18 East Broadway,

Pledge and National Anthem: David J. Louie, Sr. Color Guard: American Legion Post 1291

Welcoming Remarks: Wai Wah Chin, CACAGNY President Greetings from Special Guests including: Borough President , NYS Senator Jesse Hamilton, NYS Senator Toby Stavisky, NYS Assemblyman Colton

~ Honoring ~ Norma Chu David J. Louie, Sr. Robin Mui

plus Presentation of CACAGNY Service Recognition Awards to V. LaBella, L. Lam, & Christa McAuliffe PTO, with special mentions to P. Wong & C. Vavruska Presentation of C.A.C.A. Detective Wenjian Liu Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarships Auction of Corky Lee's Photo: “Buddhist Ceremony @ Chinese Arch”

Contents

Program...... 1 Acknowledgements...... 2 President's Message...... 3 Honoree Norma Chu...... 5 Honoree David J. Louie, Sr...... 7 Honoree Robin Mui...... 9 Corky Lee’s Photograph...... 21 Presentations...... 25 CACAGNY Events...... 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36

1 Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York

Officers

President Wai Wah Chin First Vice President David Lee Second Vice President Stanley Ng Secretary Chris M. Kwok Assistant Secretary Lorinda Chen Treasurer Jin Lee Financial Secretary Michael Lee Compliance Officer Linda Lam Compliance Officer Larry Sit Marshal Robert Gee Sentinel Thomas Ong National Representative Chris M. Kwok

Second Anniversary Dinner Committee

Chairs • Lorinda Chen • Linda Lam • David Lee • Stanley Ng • Larry Sit •

Committee Members and Volunteers (list in formation) • Lorinda Chen • Kenneth Chiu • Jasper Diaz • Robert Gee • Chris Kwok • Linda Lam • • Theresa Law • Bayer Lee • Corky Lee • David Lee • Don Lee • Esther Lee • George Lee • • Wilson Lee • Hannah Li • Shirley Ng • Stanley Ng • Tommy Ong • Mandy Wong •

Advisor Extraordinaire Charles P. Wang

Journal • Cover Design: David Lee • Printing: Gu Xiang Printing Inc. •

Event Photography and Videography • Photography: Corky Lee •

CACAGNY and Its Second Anniversary Dinner Committee Gratefully Acknowledges Our Supporters

Gold Sponsor: • Soo Kim • Silver Sponsor: • 384 Grand Street HDFC & UA3 • Bronze Sponsor: • Charles King Chan, MD • Honored Sponsors: • Aplus Academy • Sponsors: • Abacus Bank • Associated Mutual Insurance Cooperative • • Chinatown Partnership BID • Crystal Windows • David J. Louie Insurance Inc. • • Lancer Insurance • Heung Tam • The 1 Wine • Tutorverse • Supporters: • C.A.C.A. Boston Lodge • Lucky Star Bus • Wai Wah Chin • Chris Kwok • • Corky Lee • David Lee • Don Lee • George Lee • Jin Lee • • Michael Lee • Stanley Ng • Tommy Ong • Benton Yip •

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4 CACAGNY Distinguished Honoree Norma Chu

Norma Chu, while attending to a busy career as an educator in New York City for 30 years, volunteered tirelessly for the larger community In addition to molding young minds in preparation for future success, she has worked tirelessly to contribute to the greater community Norma's love for people is reflected in her lifelong contribution to the Chinese- American community As an early member of the Board of Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), she helped design and manage social programs with a special focus to improve the lives of immigrants Norma worked tirelessly to obtain public and private funds Her chairmanships of CPC numerous gala events are legendary The collective efforts raised millions of dollars She remains an active member of the Cosmo Lions Club, Asian Women United, Pan Pacific Southeastern Asian Women's Association, and many other organizations that reach out to have a positive impact in our community Her latest venture is helping to manage the Gospel Manor Church Food Pantry program She is currently the honorary chair of UA3, a non-profit organization dedicated to early intervention with digital literacy and bridging the "digital divide", co-founded by her grandchildren

Norma's benevolent efforts have been widely recognized Among her numerous recognitions, she is a recipient of the Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Achievement Award and has served on the Commission on the Status of Women

Norma was an educator in the NYC school system for 30 years before launching a second career in media She has appeared in numerous independent features including: Law and Order, and The Blacklist She appeared in many print and film commercials such as for Apple, Pfizer, Coach, and New York Lottery Her most recent Apple Iphone X commercial was launched at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Norma received her BA from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and was the third Chinese woman in the history of the University to obtain a BA She obtained her Master's Degree at Columbia University She has three children and six grandchildren, all living in New York

5 6 CACAGNY Distinguished Honoree David J. Louie, Sr.

David J. Louie, Sr. founded and grew the most successful Chinese American insurance business right from Chinatown in 1976, when Chinese Americans were rare in the insurance industry, to serve communities in New York and beyond. His firm David J. Louie Inc. continues to serve the community after decades as a tremendously admired establishment.

Aside from his professional and community contributions, David has also served our country, having enlisted (not drafted) in the U.S. Army in 1969 for 6 years – 3 years active army and 3 years reserves – including service in Vietnam in 1970, and is a well- respected member, leader and staunch supporter of the American Legion Kimlau Post 1291, the post with the greatest number of Chinese American vets, as well as being national American Legion Sergeant- at-Arms.

David's impact on Chinatown is broad, dedicated, and deep. He has been one of the founders of many groups now institutions in the community, as well as having served in leadership roles in many major older and newer organizations.

David has been a Board Member for numerous organizations, including: for over 15 years and Past President of the Lions Club of Chinatown (1981); for 15 years and Past Chairman of, the Chinatown Manpower Project; for over 15 years, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association; for over 20 years and Past Chairman of, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York; for over 10 years, Chinatown Day Care Center; for over 10 years, New York Chinese School.

David was the Founding Member of several major establishments of the community, including the Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation and Chinatown Busines Improvement District (Chinatown B.I.D), for which both he has Chaired, and the Chinese American Insurance Association.

David's focus on real, impactful contributions to individuals is seen in what he considers his most proud accomplishments which, aside from his family, are (1) the creation of the Chinatown Partnership and (2) creation of the Chinatown BID and (3) the initiation and passing of the Bicycle Helmet law requiring all business owners using bicycle delivery to provide helmets and safety vests to their employees. Prior to this law, bicycle delivery persons were being hit, permanently disabled and or killed by buses, taxis and trucks on the streets of NYC, with most of the delivery people being Chinese delivering food or Mexicans delivering food or supermarket grocery items, both in the lowest economic laboring levels. David's initiatives have clearly benefited the lives of many in every part of our community.

7 CHEERS TO CACAGNY & ITS 2018 HONOREES!

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8 CACAGNY Distinguished Honoree Robin Mui

Robin Mui, born in Hong Kong, came to the U.S. to pursue the American Dream with the Mui family in the early 70’s, and has set his roots in New York with the passion to bring overseas Chinese closer together and to help them live better.

Robin joined Sing Tao Newspapers New York more than 35 years ago, worked his way up from Production Manager in the 80s, was promoted to the Chief Operating Officer in the year of 2002, and was appointed in 2004 Chief Executive Officer, which he serves as presently. He has also been Chief Executive Officer of Sing Tao Daily (USA) since 2016. Through his distinguished leadership, the media company leads the way in serving the Chinese immigrants, students and many more with prompt news and resources enriching their lives in the U.S East Coasts.

Beyond his distinguished professional contributions, Robin volunteered to serve as Auxiliary Police Officer in the New York Police Department for more than 20 years. He helped the Brooklyn Robbery Squad in solving a lot of cases in the early 90's when there were few Chinese speaking officers. He raised money through the Fraternal Orders of Police to sponsor NYPD personnel to China to open up the dialogue between both countries' police officials to solve international kidnapping cases. Eventually, that put an end to those kidnapping cases, when there had been as many as 20 cases annually in the early 90's.

With his well-built network with politicians, government agencies, media, corporate leaders, community entities and the people, Robin always heads out and actively takes parts in the community by pulling as many strings as possible, and carries out until many are benefited and assisted. Through his civic-mind, positive beliefs, and persistence, Robin has devotedly and enthusiastically pioneered and supported countless events and fundraisings to enrich the culture, the welfare and the well-being of the community, from facilitating dissolving conflicts in the community, to backing and organizing various arts, sports and cultural programs for the youth to the seniors, to the charitable works and fundraised for many non-profit organizations and hospitals. He has led programs to help re-establish Chinatown after September 11th, to fundraise for the disasters such as the Tsunamis on coastal areas throughout South Asia in 2004, the Sichuan Earthquake in 2008, the Haiti Earthquake in 2010. He pulled together the Little Italy neighborhood to join forces with the Chinatown community to present the Annual East Meets West Christmas Parade. He led fundraising efforts to help Victor Fong find justice and also worked behind the scene to help PO Peter Liang vindicated of murder charges. Robin’s endless engagements with courage, wholehearted goodwill and determined character give inspiration to immeasurable others.

Robin’s work has been recognized with numerous awards and proclamations. He is the President of the Chinese Journalists' Association of New York; the President of the Moy Shee Family Association for seventh termsm for which he is currently the World President; he also serves on advisory committees for various community organizations and advocacies. Robin resides in New York City, and is the CEO of Sing Tao Daily Newspaper for the U.S.A. Eastern Editions, which oversees its publications for New York Tri-State, Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Chicago. He was promoted to CEO of the Sing Tao Daily (USA) two years ago. 9 CongratulationsCongratulations to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York

and the 2018 Honorees NormaNorma ChuChu DavidDavid J.J. Louie,Louie, Sr.Sr. RobinRobin MuiMui

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15 Supporting Education CACAGNY continues multiple education initiatives to support education for Chinese Americans: held a C.A.C.A. - CACAGNY essay writing contest with $1,000 First Prize; gave 2 college admissions seminars supported the lawsuit against Harvard admissions policies; supported Gifted and Talented and Honors Programs in all schools and districts of the city. 17 18 First Anniversary Gala Dinner CACAGNY celebrated its First Anniversary on December 2, 2017 with a great gathering including Honorees Charles P. Wang, Dragon Deng, and Peter Woo. CACAGNY also presented the first Detective Wenjian Liu Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship and CACAGNY Service Recognition Awards.

19 20 2018 Auction with Proceeds to CACAGNY CACAGNY gratefully thanks Corky Lee for donating his "Buddhist Ceremony @ Chinese Arch, Golden Spike National Park, UT" on the 149th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad 10 May 2018.

21 Celebrating CACAGNY began the year celebrating Chinese New Year with thousands of New Yorkers in the Flushing Chinatown parade at the beginning of the year.

Advocating Aiming for year-end passage and signing of the Bill for the US Congressional Gold Medal for Chinese American World War II Vets, CACAGNY organized a campaign for Stuyvesant High School students to phone New York State Congressmembers to co-sponsor HR 2358 to honor the vets.

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BRIAN KAVANAGH SENATOR, 26TH DISTRICT THE SENATE STATE OF NEW YORK

December 1, 2018

Chinese American Citizens Alliance 39 Bowery #613 New York, NY 10002

Dear Friends:

It is my great pleasure to send greetings from the State Senate as you gather for the first Anniversary Dinner of Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York City, and to congratulate and thank all of the professionals, friends, and supporters who have been working to make the Chinese American Citizens Alliance such an important part of our community since the Greater New York Chapter returned two years ago.

The Chinese American Citizens Alliance has been committed to serving the community through advocacy and public forums focusing on issues that affect Chinese American and by providing scholarships. I understand the second set of scholarship will be announced tonight and I congratulate all the recipients.

I also join you in congratulating this evenings honorees who I understand will be announced at the dinner.

I commend the Chinese American Citizens Alliance for its outstanding work and I offer my congratulations and thanks for second year of great service to our community. I hope you have an enjoyable and successful event tonight!

Sincerely,

Brian Kavanagh

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24 CACAGNY Service Recognition Award

CACAGNY is grateful for the hard work of community members who toil, sometimes for years, on projects that affect the daily lives of their neighbors, without any thought of recognition. Whether fighting for better schools or access to them, protecting the Specialized High Schools, or protesting improper dumping of crime-ridden shelters on unequipped neighborhoods, they work tirelessly, bravely and with commitment for their community. We recognize with great appreciation CACAGNY members Vito LaBella and Linda Lam, as well as the Christa McAuliffe PTO, which includes CACAGNY members, for their great service to our communities. They join last year's recipients Phil Wong, Charles Vavruska, and Elmhurst United. Phil Wong and Charles Vavruska are recognized this year for their continuing exemplary service.

C.A.C.A. Detective Wenjian Liu Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship

The Chinese American Citizens Alliance Community Involvement Fund will fund the second Detective Wenjian Liu Mem orial Law Enforcement Scholarship in honor of the Chinese American policeman slain in December 2014 while protecting and serving as one of New York City’s finest. C.A.C.A. members from as far away as California and Oregon, led by President Ed Gor from Texas, were moved by the death of Det. Wenjian Liu three years ago in New York. Det. Wenjian Liu was from Toishan (Taishan) of Guangdong, a place many Chinese Americans call ancestral home; nearly all the early Chinese immigrants to the U.S. came from that one county. Our President Gor, also of Toishan County, reached out to our C.A.C.A. members to honor Liu with a living memorial to make a real, lasting impact to improve the future of our communities. Our members responded immediately and contributed funds to establish a s cholarship to be named in honor of Det. Wenjian Liu and to support other Chinese-Americans who hope to serve their community by police work. We are pleased to present our second Dete ctive Wenjian Liu Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarships of $1,000 each award to two New Yorkers who aspire to become police officers: current John Jay College sophomore Bida Chen and junior Kenny Liu. They join last year's recipients Harrison Yuan and Peng Zhang.

25 THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK CHAIRMAN Committee on ALBANY Governmental Employees CHAIRMAN Subcommittee on Safety in the Work Place

COMMITTEES PETER J. ABBATE, JR. Aging Assemblyman 49TH District Banks Kings County Consumer Affairs & Protection Labor

December 2018

Dear Friends,

Congratulations to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) of Greater New York on your Second Annual Dinner Celebration on December 1, 2018.

The New York chapter of the C.A.C.A is once again an integral part of a national organization that has empowered and assisted Chinese Americans since 1895.

2018 marks the one hundred and second year since the original inception of the kindred C.A.C.A group in New York; a new and innovative group of active community leaders and advocates has taken on the responsibility in New York of fostering Chinese American interests as well as building upon the rich history. CACAGNY has worked diligently for the community for education, various forums on important issues and has supported the work of government.

I congratulate all of your many deserving honorees and look forward to continuing to work with the CACAGNY and your ongoing mission of fairness, equal opportunity, the principles of patriotism, civility, dedication to family and culture, with theAgain, highest best ethical wishes and for amoral most standards.successful Dinner.

Sincerely, Peter J. Abbate, Jr. Member of Assembly

▫ Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248, (518) 455-3053 ▫ 6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11219, (718) 236-1764

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CHAIR Majority Conference

THE ASSEMBLY CHAIR STATE OF NEW YORK Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management WILLIAM COLTON ALBANY 47th Assembly District COMMITTEES Kings County Correction Environmental Conservation Governmental Employees Labor Ways and Means

November 19, 2018

President Wai Wah Chin 39 Bowery # 613 New York NY 10002

Dear President Wai Wah Chin:

Congratulations to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, formed in San Francisco in 1895, which has served for over 120 years, but a Greater New York chapter returned only two years ago after a 30-year hiatus. Since then, you have worked hard for the community in a variety of areas, including giving scholarships and holding forums on crime and safety, college admissions, films, and keep SHSAT test in place.

I especially want to congratulate you in that you will be AWARDING the second recipients of Detective Wenjian Liu Law Enforcement Scholarship.

I congratulate your President Wai Wah Chin and all your officers’ great success as you back to New York the services for which your parent organization has been renowned.

I am sure that this will bring great benefits to all those with whom your New York Chapter comes into contact.

Very truly yours,

William Colton Member of Assembly 47th AD

□ Room 733, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248, (518) 455-5828 □ District Office: 155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, New York 11223, (718) 236-1598

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December 1, 2018

Dear Friends:

Congratulations to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York (CACAGNY) on the occasion of your 2018 Annual Dinner Gala! I am delighted to have this opportunity to send my warmest greetings as you all gather for this year’s celebration.

Since your chapter’s re-charter two years ago, CACAGNY has made a positive difference with your varied programs in education, healthcare, and celebrating Chinese Americans’ cultural heritage.

I would like to recognize all involved with the CACAGNY family for doing the meaningful work you do and improving our community with your civic engagement.

Again, congratulations on another wonderful year and best wishes for many more to come! Have a great evening!

Sincerely,

Nily Rozic

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CACAGNY Screens TESTED Followed by Discussion with Students in the Film

CACAGNY Joins BRACE to Commemorate Peter Liang and Honor Peter Wang .

30 CACAGNY Calls Out Mayor for Scapegoating Asian Kids over his Failed Education Policies When the Mayor made proposals that would hurt Asian kids' education, CACAGNY held protests, rallies, and forums, met with legislators and the press, formulated constructive proposals, galvanized parents and community groups, and assisted in voter registration and elections.

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December 1, 2018

Wai Wah Chin President Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York 39 Bowery, #613 New York, NY 10002

Dear Friends,

It is my great pleasure to greet attendees at the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York’s Second Anniversary Gala. Today’s event offers a special opportunity to celebrate an organization that is committed to making a difference for the Chinese American community in New York City.

Founded in 1895 in San Francisco, Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York is the oldest Asian American advocacy group in the country. Since returning from a 30-year hiatus, the organization has served as an anchor in our community, providing scholarships, screening films, and hosting forums on public safety, political engagement and civic empowerment.

Tonight, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance has created a space to recognize the everyday heroes in our community who champion the organization’s mission of public service, by awarding the second recipients of its Detective Wenjian Liu Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship.

As the Council Member representing Lower Manhattan, it is a privilege to fight alongside such passionate individuals who tirelessly work to uplift our neighborhoods. Thank you for your contributions, and I send you my best wishes for continued success in the years to come.

Sincerely,

Margaret S. Chin 市議員 陳倩雯 敬賀 Council Member, District 1 New York City Council

34 35 Mid-Autumn Film Festival: Films by or about Chinese Americans Sept. 29-30, 2018 Committee Chair Winnie Chung CACAGNY held its 2nd Annual MAFF screening 8 feature films and 6 shorts by or about Chinese Americans, followed by panel discussions with filmmakers and experts at DCTV in NYC Chinatown.

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December 1, 2018

Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York 39 Bowery, 613 New York, NY 10002

Dear Friends:

It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings and congratulations on the occasion of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York’s Second Anniversary Dinner celebration at the Golden Unicorn Restaurant.

After a 30-year hiatus, two years the alliance brought back to New York a chapter of the national Chinese American Citizens Alliance, which has served as a nationally known advocate for Chinese Americans since 1895.

On behalf of the New York City Council, I’d like to congratulate the commend the officers, staff and members of the New York Chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance for their tireless work in providing needed services to our community. Congratulations also to the award recipients of the Det. Wenjian Liu Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship.

Please accept my best wishes for a successful event.

Sincerely,

Peter Koo

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Congratulations To Chinese American Citizens Alliance Greater New York 2018 Honorees Norma Chu David. J. Louie, Sr. Robin Mui

39 Donate Online gofundme.com/harmony-through-union or Write Checks to Chinese American Heritage Foundation, c/o CACAGNY, 39 Bowery No. 613, New York, NY 10002 40