Mr. President. no truelife story is as inspiring in our free society as the rise of a man from humble beginnings to a position of eminence and respect. Such is the story of Wong Buck Hung. who arrived in Hawaii in 1911 as a poor immigrant youth of 16 and worked his way up from grocers apprentice to bank president. He gave a lifetime of toil and devotion to his family. his community. and his country. In the words of George Chaplin. editor of the Honolulu Advertiser. Mr. Wong "typifies the American dream and is a worthy reminder that our Nations strength is in its diversityin the blending of many cultures. many races. many religions." Mr.
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