State Controller of California visit to New York Chapter
On June 23, 2016 the New York Yee Fong Toy Association had the honor and privilege of having the State Controller of California, the Honorable Betty T. Yee, her mom and her husband visit its hall. Grand Elder Kenneth, Eastern Grand President Frank, President Jin Shao, Vice President Dong Rong, Grand Advisors John and Gong Sum, Advisor Andy, as well as members welcomed our special cousins on their first visit to our chapter.
After a brief traditional ceremony, Advisor Andy introduced Betty to our members and members of the press by saying the following:
Cousin Betty Yee of San Francisco came to the East coast on business. She took a day off and visited our family association with her husband and mom.
Betty has over 30 years of experience in public sector. She is currently California State Controller. Previously she served as a member of the California Board of Equalization from 2004 to 2015. While serving the Board, Betty had one very notable important accomplishment. She led a successful effort to force Amazon.com to collect sales taxes on online purchases. It was so-called "Amazon tax".
Betty attended University of California, Berkeley as an undergraduate, and received a bachelor's degree in sociology. She went on to attend Golden Gate University, and earned a master's degree in Public Administration.
We at New York YFT family association wish Betty, and family good health and good luck. We wish Betty the best of luck in her future political career. Hope she will become the governor of California soon and come back to visit us again.
Betty began her remarks by thanking everyone for the warm family welcome that her family received on this first visit to our association. Although we are on opposite ends of the United States, we are united by a common Yee family history. So, it is important with the shared bond from villages back home to a shared cultural history that this kinship continues to grow. Also as an elected official, she believe bringing together strong communities are important for continued opportunity and growth for all. Betty wished everyone good health, good luck and hope to be back soon.
President Jin Shao then praised Betty for her accomplishments and wish her continued success as a public servant. We then accompanied Betty and her family to visit Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and meet with CCBA President Jerry Shiao. We all continued our meeting at Joy Luck Restaurant for a luncheon to talk about thoughts for our future. Afterwards was the best part, shopping for bargains in NYC Chinatown. A small group of us stayed to lead this adventure. An awesome day it turn out for all.
Frank Yee
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After a brief traditional ceremony, Advisor Andy introduced Betty to our members and members of the press by saying the following:
Cousin Betty Yee of San Francisco came to the East coast on business. She took a day off and visited our family association with her husband and mom.
Betty has over 30 years of experience in public sector. She is currently California State Controller. Previously she served as a member of the California Board of Equalization from 2004 to 2015. While serving the Board, Betty had one very notable important accomplishment. She led a successful effort to force Amazon.com to collect sales taxes on online purchases. It was so-called "Amazon tax".
Betty attended University of California, Berkeley as an undergraduate, and received a bachelor's degree in sociology. She went on to attend Golden Gate University, and earned a master's degree in Public Administration.
We at New York YFT family association wish Betty, and family good health and good luck. We wish Betty the best of luck in her future political career. Hope she will become the governor of California soon and come back to visit us again.
Betty began her remarks by thanking everyone for the warm family welcome that her family received on this first visit to our association. Although we are on opposite ends of the United States, we are united by a common Yee family history. So, it is important with the shared bond from villages back home to a shared cultural history that this kinship continues to grow. Also as an elected official, she believe bringing together strong communities are important for continued opportunity and growth for all. Betty wished everyone good health, good luck and hope to be back soon.
President Jin Shao then praised Betty for her accomplishments and wish her continued success as a public servant. We then accompanied Betty and her family to visit Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and meet with CCBA President Jerry Shiao. We all continued our meeting at Joy Luck Restaurant for a luncheon to talk about thoughts for our future. Afterwards was the best part, shopping for bargains in NYC Chinatown. A small group of us stayed to lead this adventure. An awesome day it turn out for all.
Frank Yee
click here for link to photo