Southwest Chinese Journal (Stafford, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 17, Ed. 1 Monday, November 1, 1982 Page: 1 of 16
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Southwest Chinese Journal
THE VOICE OF THE CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Vol. 7, No. 17
P.O. Bnx 18603
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Houston, Texas 7722^
November, 1982
Community Celebrates
PRC's National Day
National Day for the Peo-
ple's Republic of China was
celebrated by members of
Houston's Chinese American
community on Sunday, Oct. 3
at the Knights of Columbus
Hall, 2616 Louisiana. The
event was attended by more
than 550 persons.
Honored guests included
Consul General and Mrs. Wu
Xiaoda and the Consulate
ganizations in Houston.
Texas barbecue and Chinese
wine were served to the
guests, who enjoyed selected
performances from the tour-
ing members of the Shanghai
Conservatory of Music and
from Ms. Cookie Joe, admired
Houston entertainer.
The gathering, commemorat-
ing the 33rd anniversary of
the founding of the People's
staff; Houston City Council- Republic of China, proved
woman Eleanor Tinsley and to be a splendid success,
husband Dr. James Tinsley; Mr. Bill Joe, Chief Coor-
Motion Picture Council pres- dinator of the event, in
ident Don Wiseman; and mem- his welcome address to the
bers of the Chinese Scholars guests, expressed the com-
Program studying in Houston, munity's hopes for greater
The celebration was organ- understanding and continued
ized by individuals repres- cooperation between the
enting several Chinese or- United States and China.
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monies at the dinner to
observe the 71st Anniver-
sary of the Republic of
China.
Director Entl Liu spoke
a great pleasure to see so
many of you here." In re-
ciprocation for Mr. Liu's
toast, Mr. Maneuso said,
"I, too, would like you to
in regard to Ten Ten (Octo- raise your glass please,
ber 10) as a date which is to the prosperity and the
always celebrated, an good health of our good
equivalent to the Fourth of friends and the people of
July in America. Declared the Republic of China."
Mr. Liu, "Ladies and gen- In closing Mr. Enti Liu
tlemen, I have the honor expressed his gratitude and
and pleasure of asking you the great honor he felt by
to join me in a toast to the presence of those who
the continued prosperity came. by June Dove Leong
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Notables at the Oct. 3 reception: (left to right) Chief Coordinator BILL JOE;
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Ten Ten Celebration
"On this day Rita and I
join you and the people of
the Republic of China in
celebrating the anniver-
sary of your independence.
"We in Texas, who enjoy
the fruits of two acts of
independence, can heartily
share your joy on this
day," thus spoke state
government representative
Philip Aronoff, reading
from a telegram sent by
William P. Clements, Jr.,
Governor of the State of
Texas.
The telegram addressed
to Mr. Enti Liu, Director
of the Coordination Coun-
cil of North American
(left to right): Councilman FRANK
MANCUSO; MRS. LIU; Director
ENTI LIU; BILL WOO, Board Chairman,
Asian American National Bank.
of the people of the United
States of America and to
the friendship between the
people of the United States
of America and the people
Affairs, Republic of China, of the Republic of China
was received with warm
applause in the huge,
audience-filled Chaparral
Ballroom of the Marriott
Hotel (Astrodome).
Tammy Cheng (Mrs. Yin-
Bong Cheng), Senior Assist- Chinese people here in
ant to Director Liu, Houston.
served as Mistress of Cere- Said Mr. Man.cuso, "It
The audience responded
with cheers. Tammy Cheng
referred to City Council-
man Frank Mancuso, repre-
senting the City of Hous-
ton, as a true friend of
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