I rise today to share with my colleagues the 50th anniversary of the Chan Yin Chong Fong Association in San Francisco on February 18. 1990. The association was founded by the forefathers of the Chan Yin Chong Fong family on April 25. 1940. During the 18th century. new immigrants to the San Francisco Bay area utilized the association as a place to renew old friendships and to meet acquaintances. Such informal gatherings continue to prompt exchanges of information and serve as a vital communication link for family members. The membership of the Chan Yin Chong Fong Association includes new immigrants. and first. second. third. and fourth generation Chinese. Their professions include public school principals. union labors. farmers. trade merchants. homemakers. and students. The 400 registered members do not pay dues and all contributions are voluntary.
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