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GA SR1204
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Ramsey
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Mr. James Foon Lee on the occasion of his 90th birthday; born June 23, 1922, in China, he immigrated to the United States alone at age 14 and worked full time to send money back to support his family
- Drafted into the United States Army at age 18, Mr. Lee served five years with the U.S. Army Advisory Group stationed in Nanking and Shanghai, China
- Moved to Atlanta in 1976 with his family and became a restaurateur, operating the Chinese Garden—one of the first Chinese restaurants in Atlanta—and helping start several others, including Golden River, First China, Golden Palace, and House of Lee
- Sponsored by Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy to Mr. Lee
Legislative Description
Lee, Mr. James Foon; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/21/2012
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