[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO JOHN SEHE JONG HA

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of John Sehe Jong Ha in 
recognition of his dedication to his community and his commitment to 
world peace.
  John's life is best defined by his service to both his immediate 
community and the global community. John is currently an Ambassador for 
Peace for the Inter-religious and International Federation for World 
Peace. The goal of the organization is to develop world peace by 
harmonizing both the spiritual and material dimensions of life. He is 
also a member of the Global Cooperation Society Club. The goal of this 
group is to establish social harmony and friendship among nations 
around the world. Additionally, he is a member of the Advisory Council 
on Democratic and Peaceful Unification U.S.A New York Area Councils. 
The Council advises the president of The Republic of Korea on issues 
pertaining to the unification of North and South Korea.
  John is the CEO of Korean American Senior Citizens Society of Greater 
New York. He is responsible for overseeing the operation for the 
benefit of its 2400 members. He is also on the senior advisory council 
of The Korean-American Youth Foundation. John also serves as president 
of the Korean-American Traditional Art Development Association. This 
organization preserves traditional Korean Art and develops talent among 
the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Korean generations throughout the United States. 
He is also the chairman of the Greater New York TaeKwon-Do Association. 
He is responsible for the association's membership of 300 grandmasters.
  John has been honored by the Republic of Korea with a Certificate of 
Official Commendation and a Certificate of Appreciation. Our government 
has awarded him a certificate of Appreciation as well.
  John came to the United States in 1956 and became a citizen in 1972. 
He began his professional career at McCann-Erickson Advertising, Inc. 
in 1962. He followed this position as the CEO/President/Producer of 
Korean Television Broadcasting Corporation of New York from 1974 to 
1983. For his last professional job, John was CEO/President of Galaxy 
Children's Shoes, Inc. from 1984 to 1995. Currently, he is retired.
  John is married and has two sons. He enjoys golf, table tennis, and 
travel. He is fluent in English and Korean and speaks some Spanish.
  Mr. Speaker, John Sehe Jong Ha is committed to assisting the Korean-
American community in New York and working toward world peace. As such, 
he is more than worthy of receiving our recognition today and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable person.

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