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
Mui was a field representative for Lucille Roybal-Allard.[2]
Mui was the mayor of San Gabriel.[2]
Personal life
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
- Chi Mui Post Office located at 120 S. Del Mar Ave., San Gabriel, California.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "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.
- 1 2 "Chi Mui Post Office". sangabrielcity.com. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
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