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      • Family members’ write-ups about Esther
    • Non-Political Community Services 1972-1984
    • ​Dr. Lee's Tenure at University of Houston/Clear Lake (1975-1992)
    • Role of Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) and OCAW 1978-1984 >
      • OCA NonGOP
    • GOP (Republican) Involvement 1982-1992 >
      • GOP Involvement 1980
      • GOP Involvement 1981
      • GOP Involvement 1982
      • GOP Involvement 1983
      • GOP Involvement 1984
      • GOP Involvement 1985
      • GOP Involvement 1986
      • GOP Involvement 1987
      • GOP Involvement 1988
      • GOP Involvement 1989
      • GOP 1990/1991 ​Full-Time Political Appointments
      • GOP Involvement 1992
      • Beyond 1993
    • Birth of Texas Asian Republican Caucus (TARC) 1985-
    • Congressional Commission on Immigration 1987-1990
    • Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles in 1990
    • US Department of Education in 1990-1991
    • Dr. Lee's ​Congressional Campaign Launched in 1991
    • Dr. Lee's Congressional Campaign 1992
    • Role in the Bush/Quayle Campaign 1992
    • America China Chamber of Commerce 1993
    • Portion of Esther Lee's Writings
    • Dr. Lee’s recorded speech engagements since 1995-
  • My Story in America
  • Podcast
  • Activities
    • Supporters writing

Birth  of  FNPL

This folder provides readers with the historical information of the Foundation for National Political Leadership (FNPL.)
The year of 1992 was a political campaign year for Dr. Lee.  She ran for congress from Houston but lost in the primary with a narrow margin.  Then she was involved in President Bush's reelection as a full-time campaign staff to lead the Asian/Pacific American (APA) Coalition in Bush/Quayle ’92 headquarters in Washington, D.C. Again, that was not a victory. Upon her return to Houston, she strongly felt that she had learned a lot, especially as a culturally different grassroots political activist. She wanted to share her political experiences with future leaders. With that conviction, she founded FNPL. It was a well-formed and active organization that started with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and one chapter in Houston. A lack of funding from a broader population has rapidly diminished the operation of this organization. Now, with the internet, it’s hoped that FNPL could reach out to a larger audience than it did 20 years ago via various projects and events. 

However, the most important mission of FNPL is its historical significance.  The scanned documents of APA’s political endeavors during 1981-1993 at the grassroots level will be beneficial to future researchers. One unique value is that these preserved documents reflect the political involvement of new immigrants since 1970s including the refugees from Southeast Asia after the Vietnam War.
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Dr. Lee's enthusiasm and commitment to inspire young people has not diminished even though she has retired from her profession.  She is available to speak to young people who are interested in pursuing leadership role in the political arena.  She can be reached at estherlee@fnplweb.org.

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  • Home
    • Welcome
    • Esther S. Lee, Ph.D.
    • About Us
    • Join US
    • Challenges to you
    • contact us
  • News
  • Resource
    • Guided reading
    • Birth of FNPL 1993
    • Dr. Esther Lee's Profile >
      • Dr. Esther Lee's Career Development
      • Why Did Dr. Lee Get Politically Involved?
      • Esther Lee's Family Life
      • Plaques and Certificates
      • Family members’ write-ups about Esther
    • Non-Political Community Services 1972-1984
    • ​Dr. Lee's Tenure at University of Houston/Clear Lake (1975-1992)
    • Role of Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) and OCAW 1978-1984 >
      • OCA NonGOP
    • GOP (Republican) Involvement 1982-1992 >
      • GOP Involvement 1980
      • GOP Involvement 1981
      • GOP Involvement 1982
      • GOP Involvement 1983
      • GOP Involvement 1984
      • GOP Involvement 1985
      • GOP Involvement 1986
      • GOP Involvement 1987
      • GOP Involvement 1988
      • GOP Involvement 1989
      • GOP 1990/1991 ​Full-Time Political Appointments
      • GOP Involvement 1992
      • Beyond 1993
    • Birth of Texas Asian Republican Caucus (TARC) 1985-
    • Congressional Commission on Immigration 1987-1990
    • Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles in 1990
    • US Department of Education in 1990-1991
    • Dr. Lee's ​Congressional Campaign Launched in 1991
    • Dr. Lee's Congressional Campaign 1992
    • Role in the Bush/Quayle Campaign 1992
    • America China Chamber of Commerce 1993
    • Portion of Esther Lee's Writings
    • Dr. Lee’s recorded speech engagements since 1995-
  • My Story in America
  • Podcast
  • Activities
    • Supporters writing