Saturday, May 9, 2009 Charles B. Wang Center 2 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE Steve Levy COUNTY EXECUTIVE April 23 2009 Dear Friends: I am pleased to join with you in celebrating the Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board’s inaugural program for Asian Pacific Heritage Month. This program, held in the Charles Wang Center at Stony Brook University, features multicultural displays of arts and crafts, live music and dance performances, Asian American films which embrace the numerous contribution and achievements of our diverse Asian and Pacific American communities here in Suffolk. I wish to extend my hearty congratulations to these evening honorees – Dr. Chung Chi Chou, Dr. Sunita Mukhi, Dr. Arvind Vora, Dr. Shoji Kimura, Dr. Satoshi Ozaki and Mr. Kyu Ho Park – for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our communities. My sincerest best wishes to the Asian American Advisory Board, sponsors, organizers and visitors for what I am sure will be a wonderful and informative celebration. Sincerely, Steve levy Suffolk County Executive H. LEE DENNISON BLDG. * 100 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY * P.O. BOX 6100 * HAUPPAUGE, N. Y. 11788-0099 * (631) 853-4000 3 4 Office of the County Executive 1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, New York 11501 May 9, 2009 Dear Friends, I am pleased to join all of you who have gathered to celebrate the success of the Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board on the occasion of its Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at the Charles B. Wang Center. Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board has earned the admiration and respect of those in their community, working diligently to provide vital programs and services that contribute to the quality of life in Suffolk County. This wonderful organization is to be commended for providing the means through which generous acts of public service and hours of dedication can be demonstrated. Please accept my best wishes and let me extend hearty congratulations to the organization for your exemplary work and dedicated service to Suffolk County and its residents. I know your efforts will be a great success for our Long Island Community. Best wishes for continued success in all your endeavors. Sincerely, Thomas R. Suozzi County Executive 5 6 Mel Guadalupe Director Office of Minority Affairs Dear Friends, I am extremely proud to join you in celebrating the Suffolk County Asian-American Advisory Board’s 2009 Asian-Pacific Heritage Month program at Stony Brook University’s Charles Wang Center. This program, featuring a vast array of arts and crafts, theatrical style performances, music and award ceremonies, is a wonderful tribute to the numerous achievements of our Asian and Pacific-American communities here on Long Island. I want to recognize and congratulate the evening honorees, Dr. Chung Chi Chou, Dr. Sunita Mukhi, Dr. Shoji Kimura, Dr. Satoshi Ozaki, Mr. Kyu Ho Park and Dr. Arvind Vora, for their outstanding contributions to our communities. They are an inspiration to us all. I wish to thank the Suffolk County Asian-Advisory Board, sponsors, volunteers and visitors for what will be an inspirational and informative program. Sincerely, Mel Guadalupe H. LEE DENNISON BLDG. * 100 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY * P.O. BOX 6100 * HAUPPAUGE, N. Y. 11788-0099 * (631) 853-4738 7 8 Asian American Advisory Board Suffolk County Office of Minority Affairs H. Lee Dennison Building 100 Veterans Highway Hauppauge, New York 11788-0099 May 9, 2009 On behalf of the Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board ( www.scaaab.org ), I am pleased to welcome you to the Inaugural Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration on May 9, 2009 at the Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University. The Asian American Advisory Board is proud to organize this celebration with the Suffolk County Office of Minority Affairs, the Charles B. Wang Center and the support of various local Asian American organizations. The Asian American Advisory Board (AAAB) was formed by County Executive Steve Levy in December 2005. Under the Suffolk County Executive and Office of Minority Affairs, the Board’s function is to improve cultural understanding between these ethnic communities, the County government, and our community as a whole. The Board also functions to promote minority business development, access to services, and to encourage civic participation at all levels by members of the community. The committed Board members consist of professionals from various backgrounds and are leaders from various Asian American communities. Since its inception, this Board has faithfully fulfilled its mission by organizing a variety of programs. The Board also serves as a bridge between County government and the Asian American community. For this year’s inaugural celebration, the AAAB brings together individuals and families from many Asian countries. Our purpose is to nurture understanding of the traditional visual and performing arts and cultural values of the peoples of this diverse region. During the last thirty years, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of Asian Americans who have established themselves in Suffolk County, enriching the cultural diversity of this area on Long Island. This event is our opportunity to share our rich cultural heritage with all Long Islanders. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our County Executive Steve Levy for forming this Board. Furthermore, I extend my deepest appreciation to Mr. Mel Guadalupe, Director of Suffolk County Office of Minority Affairs, for his unconditional support of AAAB in all its functions. This celebration would not be possible without the dedication and commitment from the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration Organizing Committee (composed of AAAB members and community leaders). Notably, I commend Mr. Ramon Villongco (APAHM Committee Chairman, AAAB secretary), Ms. Akie Naito- Gearns (AAAB co-chair), Ms. Hai-Dee Lee (BNL), Mr. Bob Hyneman (TAALI) and Ms.Vera Hu Hyneman (TAALI) for volunteering countless hours in putting this celebration together. The financial support from our corporate sponsors and vendors are very much appreciated. Last but not least, this celebration will not be complete without the hard work of performers, workshop instructors, cultural booth workers, and volunteers. I thank them for their contribution and support. I hope this year’s celebration will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the diverse Asian Pacific American traditions. We look forward to seeing you next May and at our other AAAB-sponsored activities. Best wishes, Jim Yih-Jin Young 楊憶軍 Chair, AAAB 9 10 11 12 The organizers of this event would like to thank our advertisers and sponsors and to urge all of you to consider patronizing their businesses and events . Ace Liquors, Independence Plaza Selden Hampton Estates Realty. 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