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| Mayor Annise Parker presents Grandmaster Kim Soo with his official proclaimation. |
January 15, 2013 was declared Grandmaster Kim Pyung-Soo Day by Houston Mayor Annise Parker.
Celebrating the 45th (sapphire) anniversary of Grandmaster's arrival in the U.S. and the founding of Chayon-Ryu International, and his numerous contributions to the citizens of the city of Houston and beyond, the mayor made a special proclamation in the Houston City Council Chamber.
Mayor Parker spoke of Grandmaster Kim Soo's contributions not only in martial arts, but as a participant in the city. A business owner, teacher, community figure, educator (teaching at the University of Houston and Rice University since 1970) and good citizen of Houston for 45 years.
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In return, Grandmaster Kim Soo graciously awarded Mayor Parker the honorary rank of 1st Degree Black Belt.
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| Grandmaster Kim Soo promotes Mayor Parker to the rank of honorary 1st Degree Black Belt in Chayon-Ryu. |
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| Master Sean Kim, Grandmaster, Mayor Annise Parker, Mrs. Kim, Gigi Lee, and masters and black belts of Chayon-Ryu. |
Grandmaster who has touched the lives of tens of thousands of students since his arrival in the U. S. 45 years ago, continues this work today.
See the video below:
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photography credit: Robert Henriksen
46 years ago today I arrived in USA with only burning desire and $100. in the pocket even without the Green Card. My purpose of this trip was to share my knowledge with others and preserve the legacies of 1st generation masters of Korea.
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