Mr. Choon B. Lee

Mr. Choon B. Lee is a Korean-American who, for

four decades, has been a valuable helper for newly

arrived Koreans. Mr. Lee graduated from the

Hankook University of Foreign Studies, majoring in

Political Science. He lived in Elmhurst, Queens and

started his company called Young Spring, Inc. He

was a real estate, and insurance broker. He was

a reporter for The Korea Herald, a daily newspaper covering news on finance

and economy which was published in Seoul, Korea in English.

He was, and still is, a very active leader in Korean community and promoting the

culture and performing arts. He served as a treasurer for the Korean Church

Association of Greater New York and organizing Korean Christian School in the

early 1980s. He was a founding member of Korean Church of Forest Hills and

was ordained as an elder. He served on the Committee on Ministry and the

Committee for Preparation for Ministry in NYC Presbytery. When he moved to

Long Island, he joined the LI Presbytery. He was involved in many committees

of New York City Presbytery of PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of USA) and also

served in committees of the Presbytery of Long Island in early 1990s.

He served in the Synod of the Northeast of PCUSA representing Korean churches

throughout the Northeast area. He was recognized with the Service and

Dedication to the Community Award from the New York State Senator Toby Ann

Stavisky and from NYC Council member Peter A. Koo.

He is a founder of Korean Culture and Heritage Society of New York since 1983

which promotes the Korean culture and heritage in New York area.

Dr. Emilio Quines, Jr.,

Emilio Quines, Jr., MD, was born in Baguio City, but raised in the town of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He finished his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center In June 1966. Migrated to the USA in 1967 where he completed his trainings in rotating internship, medical residency and fellowships at various institutions, including Brooklyn VA Medical Center and Bellevue NYU

Medical Center among others. Did private medical practice in Internal and Family Medicine initially,

then decided to have a better family life with stable time schedule with salaried position. He served as attending physician at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, NY and as Associate Clinical Assistant Professor at NY College of Osteopathic Medicine. Had serve as Medical Director at MLK Jr., Health Center in Wyandanch, NY. He is now retired after more than 40 years in the practice of medicine. He is active as founder and advisor to the UERM Medical Foundation, Inc., and KCR Knight of Rizal Long Island Chapter. He is involved with his spouse Dr. Felicisima David-Quines doing humanitarian services by supporting medical missions in the Philippines. Support health fairs. Support different Foundations, religious and USA Veterans programs. Held several leadership positions. Has been given awards, honors and certificates. He is a past and present member of different organizations: AMA, APPNY, AIAIA, American College of Executive Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, NY Academy of Sciences, Phil Medical Association, among others. They are blessed with 3 children and grandchildren. Emilio 3rd, JD, MBA Spouse Christine Aquino, MD Alan Quines, Master in Computer Science and Technology Lisa Hulse MIS Spouse Timothy Hulse, MIS Grand children: James Quines, Brandon, and Ryan Hulse

Syed H. Rahman, P.E.

Syed H. Rahman, P.E., is the Regional Materials Management Engineer of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) at their Stony Brook Region 1 Headquarters.

Syed has over thirty-three years of progressively responsible professional experience in environmental permitting, engineering design and construction supervision in the field of waste management, air

quality and infrastructure improvements. Syed has been with the DEC for the past twenty two years. In his current position, Syed manages the Department’s regional solid waste program, overseeing the permitting and compliance activities of all solid waste management facilities located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island. Recently, Syed’s testimony at the First District Court of Suffolk County assisted the District Attorney to successfully secure a guilty plea against a high profile illegal dumping trial. (http://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/datre-dumping-trial-brings-in-dec-expert-1.11607246).

Prior to joining NYSDEC, Syed served as a Project Engineer at various consulting engineering firms in New York State and Massachusetts. Syed received his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s degrees in Geotechnical Engineering from University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Syed is a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Syed has been serving the Muslim community at Islamic Association of Long Island (IALI), also known as Selden Mosque, for last 18 years in various different voluntary roles to help run daily affairs of that Center. He has been involved with Saturday school of IALI as a voluntary administration team member since its inception; over the years the school has grown from 50 students to now almost 250. Currently, Syed is serving as the President-Elect of IALI. Over the years, Syed also has actively participated at various other programs such as interfaith gatherings and the Muslim American Advisory Board of Suffolk County Executive’s Office.

John C Tsunis, Esq.

John C. Tsunis, Esq., Chairman and CEO of Gold Coast

Bank. Mr. Tsunis, a founder of Gold Coast Bank,

received his law degree from Syracuse University

College of Law in 1975 and graduated from New York

University with honors in Banking and Finance. He has

been an attorney since 1977, specializing in banking law,

real estate, land use and commercial transactions. Mr.

Tsunis was formerly Vice Chairman and General

Counsel to Long Island Commercial Bank and a member of its board of directors and

executive and loan committees. Mr. Tsunis founded the law firm of Tsunis Gasparis

Lustig Ring & Kenney, LLP, served as Managing Partner through October of 2014 and

remains Special Counsel. Additionally, he is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

of Long Island Hotels LLC. Among many philanthropic endeavors, Mr. Tsunis is the

past Chairman of the Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital Task Force, a

Member of the Board of Governors of Touro Law School, Chairman of the Board of

Directors of New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association and President of the

Tsunis Foundation Inc. Mr. Tsunis served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the

Long Island Museum in Stony Brook and as past President of the Three Village Chamber

of Commerce. He was recently honored by the Village Times Herald in 2011 as Man of

the Year.

Over the past few years, Mr. Tsunis has been supporting the missions of the Suffolk

County Executive’s Asian American Advisory Board by hosting its annual lunar New

Year Celebrations at his Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook. He also supports Asian

American Advisory Board’s Youth Orchestra and the annual Asian American and

Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration. Mr. Tsunis is committed to continue his

support of the functions of the Asian American Advisory Board.

Wellbrook Foundation, Inc. Founded since 1989

Our mission, in part

To encourage the interest of Asian Americans in active

participation of community services and civic affairs,

To promote mutual understanding, social harmony, and

peace through cultural exchange, dissemination of

knowledge, and education,

To promote economic and business development for

Asian Americans.

Dr. Chung Chi Chou, President and Founder

Dr.Chouusa@gmail.com

Visit our website at

www.wellbrookfoundation.org Foundation Status Classification: 509 (A) (1), Tax Exempt ID: 11-2978530

CONGRATULATIONS

TO

DUANGDUAN “SKY” HUGHES, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

&

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE BELLONE’S ASIAN AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD

FOR THE

8TH ANNUAL ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

MAY 14, 2016

AT THE

VAJIRADHAMMAPADIP BUDDHIST TEMPLE &

THAI CULTURAL CENTER

AND TO

THE 2016 DISTINGUISHED ASIAN AMERICANS HONOREES

& SOCIAL HARMONY CONTEST WINNERS.

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Anti-Money Laundering Anti-Corruption Compliance Corporate Compliance Banks Factors Leasing Companies

May 14, 2016

Suffolk County Asian American & Pacific

Islander Heritage Month Organizing Committee

Attn: Mrs. Duangduan “Sky” Hughes, Chairwoman

H. Lee Dennison Building

100 Veterans Memorial Highway

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Dear Sky and the Members of the Organizing Committee,

We would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you on the 8th Annual

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration. This

annual celebration is a world-class event showcasing the cultural richness,

diversity and contributions of the various Asian American communities on

Long Island. It is an honor for our law firm to be a sponsor at this year’s

celebration.

We also want to congratulate the 2016 distinguished Asian American

Honorees. Their achievements are an inspiration to all Americans and not

just Asian Americans.

Finally, we want to congratulate the 2016 Social Harmony Contest Winners.

They have a great start to a very bright future.

Very truly yours

SCHULMAN LAW FIRM

646-225-6600

www.djslf.com

www.multiccny.org

Founder/President: Soh Young Lee-Segredo

MCCNY, Inc. congratulates all the honorees and celebrates their achievements. Please continue to contribute to the Asian American communities.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

2016 SUFFOLK COUNTY ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH DISTINGUISHED HONOREES

Distinguished Organization Who Contributed Significantly

to the Asian American Community

Tzu Chi Foundation The Center for Chinese Learning at Stony Brook

High Accomplished Asian American Professional

Police Officer Edwin Hugh

Vice President, Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society

Mr. Piyush Joshi Sr. Research Engineer, Electrical Group Leader

Superconducting Magnet Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Dr. Swosty Tuladhar Rheumatology Fellow

Stony Brook University School of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology

Outstanding Individuals Who Contributed Significantly

to the Asian American Community

Ms. Caroah Khan

Mr. Choon B. Lee

Dr. Emilio Quines

Mr. Syed H. Rahman

Mr. John Tsunis

Congratulations To the

Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board on the Occasion of the

8th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Asian Heritage Month Celebration

From OCA Long Island Chapter

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Founded in 1981 as the Organization of Chinese Americans—Long Island Chapter.

OCA is a national organization dedicated to the social, political, and economic well-being

of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.

OCA-LI Contacts: Gladys Yan, President Alan Chen, MPH, Executive Vice President

Jean Lau Chin, EdD, Chairperson

Website: www.ocalongisland.com

Email: OCALIAdvocates@gmail.com

PO Box 2052, Garden City, NY 11531

The Commack Korean School was founded in the heart of Suffolk County with

Principal Keun Mo Chung (former Secretary of Scientific Technology) at its

focus, and it has been serving and working diligently over 30 years to educate

our 1.5 and 2nd generation Korean-Americans so that they may live with a

strong understanding of their unique identities.

Curriculum

o Korean: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

o Korean Culture & Cooking: History, Etiquette, Cultural Experience,

Customs, Traditional Korean Music

o Special Activity: Art, TaeKwonDo, Dance, Ceramics, Drawing,

Calligraphy

o Music School: Vocal (Children's Song Class), Traditional Korean Music

Class

o Instrumental Music: Piano, Violin, Guitar, Drums, Hand Bells, Trumpet

Term Duration: September 6th - December 13th

Time: Sunday, 2PM - 3:30PM

o After 3:30PM - Optional Performing Arts Elective Class

Target Enrollment Audience

o 3-years-old to 12th grade / Adults & College Students

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

On behalf of the 2016 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

Organizing Committee, we would like to thank all of our corporate sponsors, patrons,

donors, vendors, volunteers and performers for all of your generous support.

Platinum Sponsors

Bethpage Federal Credit Union Center for Chinese Learning at Stony Brook Wells Fargo Bank

Diamond Sponsors

Sales & Orders LLC

Gold Sponsors

HUB International Schulman Law Firm

Silver Sponsors

Haberstad BMW JEI Learning Center At Stony Brook State Farm Stephanie M. Sgroi Agency NY

Bronze Sponsors

Korean Culture & Heritage Society of New York Long Island Commack Korean School

Patrons

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Multi-Cultural Council of New York, Inc Stony Brook University School of Medicine Medical Students Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society

Tzu Chi Foundation

2016 AAPI Organizing Committee Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s

Asian American Advisory Board