[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1190]
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                          TRIBUTE TO FRANK LEE

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 1997

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Frank Lee of San Mateo, 
CA, who passed away on June 7, 1997, and who will be buried in Golden 
Gate National Cemetery. He will be fondly remembered for his lifelong 
dedication to marine engineering, significantly improving harbor 
facilities in the San Francisco Bay area, and providing leadership in 
the Asian-American community.
  Frank Lee gave much of himself to our region and touched people's 
lives both at home and abroad. He served his country in the South 
Pacific during World War II as a merchant marine and spent 35 
successful years as a marine engineer and naval architect. During his 
career, he completed the $467 million retrofit of the battleship New 
Jersey and led over 50 design modifications of various U.S. Navy and 
commercial ships.
  Frank Lee served for 28 years on the board of directors of the San 
Mateo County Harbor District. He was president of the board for six 
terms, and, in 1994, he was named president emeritus of the board, a 
position created just for him. Frank Lee has left an indelible mark on 
our county harbors. He transformed the Pillar Point Harbor into a 
premier commercial and recreation harbor with 369 berths and then did 
the same with Oyster Point Harbor.
  Frank Lee also found time to provide leadership in the Asian-American 
community. He was a founder of the Peninsula Association for Chinese 
Americans, an advisor to the Organization of Chinese Americans, a 
member of the Asian American Manufacturers Association, and a president 
of People to People International, an organization promoting world 
peace. Frank Lee always encouraged other Asian-Americans to become 
active in the community and gained the respect and admiration of 
everyone who worked with him. Above all, Frank Lee was devoted to his 
beautiful family.
  Mr. Speaker, Frank Lee will be greatly missed by all whose lives he 
touched. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Frank Lee and his 
lifetime of contributions to the bay area community.

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