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GA SR1204

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Ramsey

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

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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