MARCH 18-24, 2000 25 The Asian Times
Two separate government entities have separatelyproclaimed March 8th as Master Wan Ko Yee Day
SAN FRANCISCO - On this day, March 8, 2000,we do not know where Master Wan Ko Yee is. Although he is not in California,his outstanding accomplishments, remarkable contributions and high moral character haveadded luster to the State of California. Thus, the Governor of California has proclaimedMarch 8th as "Master Wan Ko Yee Day." The City and County of San Franciscohave also proclaimed this day in his honor. Only the most outstandingindividual is able to be specially recognized by receiving two separate proclamations ofthis kind. These proclamations are not easily obtained. Only those with true abilitiesand outstanding attainments are able to receive them.
Master Wan Ko Yee is one of tremendousvirtue whose talent and learning is unsurpassed in the present day world. He isa man of great knowledge who enjoys a high reputation throughout theworld. Based upon his extraordinary accomplishments in the areas of Buddhism,the humanities, painting, calligraphy and ethics, the World Poets and CultureCongress, which is composed of 5,612 experts and scholars from 48 differentcountries and regions, selected Master Wan Ko Yee as the world's only "DistinguishedInternational Master." The resolution conferring upon him this title wasmailed to the People's Republic of China and was made public in Hungary onSeptember 15, 1994. The "Distinguished International Master" certificatewas signed by the then President of the international Olympic Committee, JuanAntonio Samaranch.
As stated, Master Wan Ko Yee is a man ofprofound learning and high morals. He has made a significant contribution to thecultural exchange between China and the United States. Based upon his overallaccomplishments, the central government of the People's Republic of China,representing the wishes of the people, built a museum in his honor. This is theonly museum built by the government of the People's Republic of China in honorof a person who is still alive. This museum has received the admiration andapproval of cultural and academic institutions from all over the world. It is because he is aman of such preeminent distinction that the Governor of the State of Californiaand the City and County of San Francisco have separately proclaimed March 8thas Master Wan Ko Yee day.
Master Wan Ko Yee, an accomplished artist,philosopher and scientist was awarded by Governor Gray Davis proclaiming March8, 2000 as “Master Wan Ko Yee Day".
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