RESOLUTION NO. 36139

Recognize Chinese American heroes and the invaluable role of Portland native, Hazel Ying Lee, in the Second World War.

Whereas,  Chinese Americans have actively participated in the defense of our nation since the Civil War, including more than 20 thousand who served in World War II; and

Whereas, the honorable and valiant military contribution of Chinese Americans have been largely unrecognized by the general public; and

Whereas,  filmmakers Montgomery Hom and Alan Rosenberg have significantly raised public awareness through documentaries that chronicle the Chinese American experience in World War II; and

Whereas,  Mr. Hom and Mr. Rosenberg have produced a documentary entitled “A Brief Flight,” the inspiring story of Hazel Ying Lee, a Portland native and the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US Military; and

Whereas  the film “A Brief Flight” teaches us that Hazel Ying Lee was a woman of courage and dedication- qualities shared by the many Chinese American troops who have served our country with distinction; and

Whereas,  the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) will air “A Brief Flight” May 25, 2003 to the viewers of Oregon; and

Whereas,  Mayor Vera Katz, Mayor of the City of Portland, proclaimed Chinese American Heroes Day on April 25, 2003; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council for the City of Portland, Oregon, recognizes Chinese American heroes and the invaluable role of Portland native Hazel Ying Lee in World War II.

Adopted by the Council: May 21, 2003

Mayor Verz Katz            Gary Blackmer

Phyllis Oster            Auditor of the City of Portland

S.D.              By: /S/Susan Parsons

May 12, 2003              Deputy

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 473-2003

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 36139