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​GOP Involvement 1983

GOP Involvement in 1983
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This was not a major election year except the local mayoral race.  Thus, Esther devoted her time and energy to build up the state Asian/Pacific Republican groups,  Asian American National Republican Federation (AANRF) and its Texas chapter, TAANRF. 

In 1983, Michael Sotirhos was the chairman of the Republican National Committee’s National/Ethnic Heritage Groups Council (NRHGC). As a new kid in the block, without knowing the details of the structure and political manipulation, Esther merely tried to follow and support Mrs. Chennault who was active in NRHGC in Washington, D.C. Because of her active involvement in the development of AANRF, Esther was listed as one of the advisors on their letterhead.

Meanwhile, she continued promoting interaction between elected office holders and Asian/Pacific Americans, including the Democrat mayor and Congressman Ron Paul.

Being a cross-culture educator, Esther always tried to promote mutual understanding between Americans and Asian/Pacific Americans since the beginning of her career with the University of Houston/Clear Lake. She organized the first Chinese Lunar New Year Festival on campus in late 1970s.  Chinese Southwest Newspaper’s founder, Mr. Wei-Hua Lee, reported the event in person, because he was the only "reporter" in these early days. Today, this news network including TV has grown very influential in the USA. 

Although GOP governor Bill Clements was defeated by Mark White in 1982, Esther wanted Asian/Pacific Americans to become more interested in American political process regardless of party boundaries. She organized the first annual event “Statesman of the Year” to honor American political leaders.  During the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the newly elected Governor, Mark White, was the first one to be honored at the banquet of Statesman of the Year in 1983.  This annual tradition is continuing even up today.
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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