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Chi Mui

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Chi Mui (September 25 or October 26, 1952 – April 27, 2006) was the first Asian-American mayor of San Gabriel, California. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from Polytechnic University of New York in 1980. The San Gabriel post office is named after him.[1]

Career

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Mui was a field representative for Lucille Roybal-Allard.[2]

Mui was the mayor of San Gabriel.[2]

Personal life

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Chi Mui was born in China in 1952, and moved with his parents to the United States in 1963.

In 1980, Mui moved to Southern California.[2]

On April 27, 2006, Mui died from liver cancer, three months after becoming mayor.[2][3]

Legacy

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References

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  1. ^ "Chi Mui, 53; Was the First Mayor of Asian Descent in San Gabriel's History - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. 2006-04-28. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Bill to Name San Gabriel Post Office for Chi Mui Clears First Hurdle in House". schiff.house.gov. April 16, 2008. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Chi Mui Post Office". sangabrielcity.com. Retrieved July 29, 2020.