This folder contains some newspaper clippings about the Asian Americans' interaction with congressional delegates from Texas. Dr. Esther Lee always tried to introduce political leaders to the Asian American community, including both Democrat and Republican congressmen. She organized Lunar New Year Celebration to introduce Governor Mark White, and hosted events for Houston Mayors Kathy Whitmire and Lee Brown (in 1998).
Basically, after the disappointing results of two campaigns in 1992, Dr. Esther Lee redirected her political commitment by sharing her political experiences with interested people, both Asian/Pacific Americans (APA) and non-APAs via various programs. As a result, she established a non-profit organization, Foundation for the National Political Leadership (FNPL) in Washington, DC in1993. The birth of FNPL can be found in a separate section under the heading of Resource Room.
Meanwhile, she also witnessed the opening market of China and the needs for cross-cultural understanding. Many American investors and companies that were interested in the mass market, were discouraged due to a lack of understanding of China’s culture. In summer 1993, Dr. Lee founded the America China Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) to assist American private sector in pursuing their joint venture with China.
Documents regarding these two organizations can be found in separate sections.
In the year of 1995, Dr. Lee had limited political activities. However, for the benefit of some Chinese Americans, she maintained her contacts with the congressional delegates from Texas during President Clinton's era.
In January 1998, Dr. Lee resumed her teaching career at Southern Arkansas University as a full professor of Education. The following fall, she accepted the position as the Department Chair of Education at DePauw University. She continued to pursue her career in Higher Education until she retired from Troy University/Montgomery as the Dean of the Graduate School in January 2006.
During Dr. Lee’s tenue at the three above mentioned universities, she remained to serve the public via her appointments. She was appointed by Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas to serve on the Early Childhood Education Commission. Later she was appointed to serve on the Teacher Education Committee of Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women in the US Department of Justice.
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News:
3/31/93 World Journal News
巴頓與華裔們餐敘，交換從政經驗理念。
聯邦參議員候選人巴頓三十日透過姚李恕信的安排，與此多位華裔認識餐敘，就從政理念交換意見。
Accomplishments of 1993
January, 1994- April, 1994
Planned ACCC delegation/mission trips for banking, construction, bridal expos, semiconductor, developers, and RV campers industry. Yet, no results.
Meanwhile, she also witnessed the opening market of China and the needs for cross-cultural understanding. Many American investors and companies that were interested in the mass market, were discouraged due to a lack of understanding of China’s culture. In summer 1993, Dr. Lee founded the America China Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) to assist American private sector in pursuing their joint venture with China.
Documents regarding these two organizations can be found in separate sections.
In the year of 1995, Dr. Lee had limited political activities. However, for the benefit of some Chinese Americans, she maintained her contacts with the congressional delegates from Texas during President Clinton's era.
In January 1998, Dr. Lee resumed her teaching career at Southern Arkansas University as a full professor of Education. The following fall, she accepted the position as the Department Chair of Education at DePauw University. She continued to pursue her career in Higher Education until she retired from Troy University/Montgomery as the Dean of the Graduate School in January 2006.
During Dr. Lee’s tenue at the three above mentioned universities, she remained to serve the public via her appointments. She was appointed by Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas to serve on the Early Childhood Education Commission. Later she was appointed to serve on the Teacher Education Committee of Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women in the US Department of Justice.
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News:
3/31/93 World Journal News
巴頓與華裔們餐敘，交換從政經驗理念。
聯邦參議員候選人巴頓三十日透過姚李恕信的安排，與此多位華裔認識餐敘，就從政理念交換意見。
Accomplishments of 1993
- Working on Fudan project with Michael Lee
- Established the Foundation for National political Leadership and had the first board meeting in Washington, DC in spring.
- Established the American Chinese Chamber of Commerce; was betrayed by Bruno and Tony Chen who formed another one by using my original name Chinese American Chamber of Commerce. Thus, I had to change to ACCC.
- Led a delegation to China and an auto trade mission to Guizhou.
- Able to visit Irene in Singapore where she attended the National Singapore University for one year under Rotary Ambassador Scholarship. I spent some time in Taipei to work on Fudan project with Michael and traveled to Singapore as a side trip.
January, 1994- April, 1994
Planned ACCC delegation/mission trips for banking, construction, bridal expos, semiconductor, developers, and RV campers industry. Yet, no results.
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Dr. Lee meeting Vice Premiere Chaing He Shen at PRC Embassy in Washington, DC, 1990s.
Dr. Lee Meeting Chinese Women Leaders' Groups in Beijing, 1993
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Dr. Lee meeting Chinese Vice Premier Li Lan Xin at PRC Embassy in Washington, DC, Nov. 1994.
Dr. Lee meeting Chinese Vice Premier Zou Ja Wa at PRC Embassy in Washington, DC, May 1994.
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Dr. Lee with Governor George W. Bush at his father's Presidential Library in 1997 with friend Vera Lin.
Dr. Lee hosted her last GOP Reception @Home for Mayor elect Lee Brown in January1998
At the TARC's 2022 Statesman of the Year in Houston on September 16, 2022 to honor TX governor Abbot. Dr. Esther Lee also spoke at the event after the governor's speech.
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