Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and Uwajimaya, Inc., Present:
Seattle Welcomes Norman Mineta
Sunday, November 10, 2019 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Kane Hall – University of Washington Seattle Campus
Program
Welcome and Governor’s Greeting
Greeting by Film Co-Producers, Dianne Fukami and Debra Nakatomi
Viewing of PBS documentary “Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story”
Discussion by Secretary Norman Mineta and Film Co-Producers
Program Wrap-Up
Acknowledgements
Presenting Sponsors: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and Uwajimaya, Inc.
Planning Committee: Misa Murohashi Cartier, Elaine Ikoma Ko, Tomio Moriguchi, Gail Nomura, Stephen Sumida, Randy Tada, and Patsy Yamada
Co-Sponsors: Hokubei Hochi Foundation, University of Washington American Ethnic Studies, North American Post, Diane Adachi, Japan Business Association (JBA) of Seattle, Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA, Tetsu & Kanako Kashima, Kawabe Memorial House, Michael Michalak, Nisei Veterans Committee, OCA Asian Pacific Advocates-Greater Seattle; Geoff & Frances Palmer, Puyallup JACL, Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Seattle Fukushima Club, Seattle Hiroshima Club, Seattle JACL, UW Nikkei Alumni Association, Tay and Becky Yoshitani, Hisami Hasegawa, Tomoko Ozawa, and Wing Luke Museum
Greetings from the Governor
It gives me great pleasure to extend warm greetings to my fellow Washingtonians and guests from across the nation are celebrating Norm Mineta this Veteran’s Day Weekend.
In the many years I served in Congress, I had the pleasure of working alongside Norm to promote important pieces of legislation. Norm was the first Asian American elected mayor of San Jose, California, the first Asian American elected to Congress from the lower 48 states, and served as a cabinet member under Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Without a doubt, Norm was always one of the most committed individuals when it came to championing a cause. If there was something he truly believed in, he would never let it go until he was able to achieve a satisfactory end result. During his time in office, Norm successfully built support for the Japanese-American redress campaign, increased funding for mass transit projects, advanced the Americans with Disabilities Act, and strongly advocated for marriage equality – all notable achievements.
On behalf of the residents of the state of Washington, I would like to thank Norm for the exemplary legacy that he has set for others to follow. His family history illustrates what it sometimes takes in order to succeed in this country. From incarceration during World War II to the fight for redress during the 1980’s, their efforts illustrate the ongoing struggle for justice that sometimes has to be taken – especially among new Americans. This lifetime of work is indeed an American story.
Thank you for coming to The Hokubei Hochi Foundation event. Please accept my best wishes for a productive gathering and a wonderful Veteran’s Day weekend.
Very truly yours,
Jay Inslee, Governor
