Mr. K.
John Wei’s five celebrations on January 19, 2008
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http://www.chinastaronline.com/NewsPaper_Detail.asp?NewsPaperId=500

http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/8/1/28/n1992757.htm

On Jan 19,
2008, the well-known Chinese American leader Mr. K. John Wei celebrated
five events at the Raleigh
downtown Cardinal Club. The first event was his son Addi and
daughter-in-law's formal wedding reception, second event was for the
new-born first grandson, (Dec 14, 2007), third event was John Wei
and his wife's 33rd wedding anniversary (married Jan 18, 1975), the
fourth event was John's graduation from college in 1971 and his 37
years of service (John will retire in
2008); the last event is for the Chinese New Year of the Rat celebration.
The honored guests included Congressman David Price and his wife
Lisa, Congressman Bob Etheridge, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall
& her husband Bill Holdford, State Senator Harris Blake & his wife
Barbara, State House Representative Jennifer Weiss and her husband
Bruce, Governor Easley's uncle Mr. Joe Zaytoun & his wife
Thelma, NC Community College President Martin & Alice
Lancaster, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in President
Clinton's Administration (Dr. Bill Chou), and Congressman Brad
Miller’s representative, Ms. Gail Eluwa; Mr. and Mrs. Wei's parents and
brothers, sisters and nephews, nieces -- with the guests totalling
about 160 people at the event.

Congressman
Price stated that he was invited to attend the commencement of the Raleigh Chinese Language
School on May 22, 1988;
since then he has been invited to attend many Chinese Americans'
activities during past 20 years through John's efforts. And he is very happy
for Mr. Wei's N. C. China Center that came true two years ago.
Congressman Etheridge made a joke saying that he agreed
with what Congressman Price said and added that Thanks to John's efforts
to this area, the N. C. Research Triangle Area is a much better than
before. Secretary of State Marshall recognized Chinese
Americans' efforts in the

RTP
area and John's liaison as a bridge between native-born Americans and Chinese
Americans. The Director General of Foreign Affairs from Taiwan, located in Atlanta's office, sent two big boxes of
flowers for Mr. Wei's celebration. At the end of the
celebration, John Wei briefly mentioned how he came to the United States.
He was born and raised in an impoverished family in Taiwan and was encouraged by his
wife Shue. Mr. Wei also had to cope with handicaps in hearing and with his
hands. After working three jobs in Taiwan,
first and foremost as a teacher, he, along with his wife and sister were
all awarded full scholarships at Penn
State University
in 1978. John then embarked on an effort to pursue the American dream.
This effort resulted in Mr. Wei’s next generation prospering in the
technological, legal, and financial worlds. After a successful 30 years career
in the U.S.,
Mr. K. John Wei will retire on June 1, 2008.

North
Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and her husband Mr. Bill Holdford

and Mr.
& Mrs. K. John Wei

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Grandson – Two months old JJ Wei

Congressman
David Price and Congressman Bob Etheridge with

Mr.
& Mrs. K. John Wei

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Wei’s
whole Family -  John, Addi, Liyun,
Shue, Shiny, Chris

John’s brothers and
Sisters re-union at Lifetime Fitness Center
of Cary

on January 20, 2008 after
30 years left Taiwan