His endless work has earned him local. state and national recognition. His most recent award. the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. is a prestigious honor given annually by the New Yorkbased National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations. The medal celebrates the immigrant experience and seeks to honor Americans from a wide variety of backgrounds tor their positive and lasting imprint on society. In previous years. the medal has been awarded to six U.S. presidents: courageous heroes who created positive social change such as Rosa Parks and Elie Wiesel and athletes. including Muhammad Ali. He is one of just six IndoAmericans and one of 12 Californians to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor this year.
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