Tag: Ly
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UC Davis nursing graduate students showcase scholarly work at academic symposium
“Utilization of the WHO Asia BMI and the Framingham CVD Risk Algorithm in Assessing Cardiovascular Risks Among Hmong Americans:” A leader in the Hmong community and a Hmong refugee herself, May Ying Ly embarked on a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the … Read Full Article
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Mayor delivers first State of the City address
“We are truly a reflection of America.” Ly, who came to the United States as a refugee from Laos in 1976 and became the nation’s first Hmong mayor 40 years later, mentioned that 88 different languages are spoken in Elk Grove’s schools. And in … Read Full Article
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Mayor Ly, community gather to celebrate city’s diversity
That diversity also includes Ly’s notoriety as the first Hmong mayor in the history of the United States. But Ly emphasized that, while diversity is to be celebrated, it is the makeup of those people that help make Elk Grove the place that it is today. Read Full Article
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Elk Grove’s Steve Ly sworn in as 1st Hmong mayor in US
Steve Ly will be swornm in Wednesday as Elk Grove’s new mayor, making him the nation’s first Hmong mayor. Ly was a refugee from Laos who came to California as a child. Elk Grove voters elected him in November The public is invited to Wednesday night’s … Read Full Article
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For Nation’s First Hmong Mayor, Life Is an ‘American Story’
Steve Ly will make history this month as the nation’s first Hmong-American mayor, though it’s a historic moment that he says he acknowledges, but doesn’t dwell on. “It is significant for the Hmong community, but more importantly this is an American story … Read Full Article
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Immigrant of the Day: Steve Ly, Mayor of Elk Grove, California (Laos)
“When Hmong refugee Steve Ly was elected mayor of suburban Elk Grove . . . was celebrated worldwide. His successful campaign to become the nation’s first Hmong mayor was backed by Hmong in Minnesota and Wisconsin, who contributed more than $10,000 to … Read Full Article
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Today in Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Wednesday
Ly, the nation’s first Hmong mayor, was first elected to the City Council in 2014 and served as vice mayor before winning the mayor’s post during the November election. Go to www.elkgrovecity.org for more information. West Sacramento council meets The … Read Full Article
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First Hmong American Mayor in Country to be Sworn In.
With the presidential election, this fell under the radar. The Sacramento Bee reports the nation’s Hmong community is still buzzing over the election of the nation’s first Hmong American mayor. Steve Ly was elected in the city of Elk Grove, a town of … Read Full Article
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He grew up in Clovis. Now, Steve Ly is nation’s first Hmong mayor
When Hmong refugee Steve Ly was elected mayor of Elk Grove – a part-time position that pays $9,400 a year – his Nov. 8 victory was celebrated worldwide. His successful campaign to become the nation’s first Hmong mayor was backed by Hmong in Minnesota … Read Full Article
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Elk Grove’s new mayor cheered by Hmong worldwide
When Hmong refugee Steve Ly was elected mayor of suburban Elk Grove – a part-time position that pays $9,400 a year – his Nov. 8 victory was celebrated worldwide. His successful campaign to become the nation’s first Hmong mayor was backed by Hmong in … Read Full Article
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New mayor cheered by Hmong worldwide
When Hmong refugee Steve Ly was elected mayor of suburban Elk Grove, Calif. – a part-time position that pays $9,400 a year – his Nov. 8 victory was celebrated worldwide. His successful campaign to become the nation’s first Hmong mayor was backed by … Read Full Article
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Hmong: Steve Ly First Member of Diaspora to Be Elected Mayor in the US
Steve Ly has just made history by being elected as the first Hmong mayor in the United States. He fled Laos at the age of four and came to the US as a refugee after its “Secret War” had ended in 1976. Ly wants his story to inspire next generations of … Read Full Article
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Ly to serve as America’s first Hmong mayor
When Elk Grove Vice Mayor Steve Ly is sworn in as the city’s next mayor at the next City Council meeting on Dec. 14, he will also make national history. During a recent interview with the Citizen, Ly spoke about his upcoming status as America’s first … Read Full Article
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Steve Ly Becomes Nation’s First Hmong Mayor In Elk Grove
Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly, formerly a Laotian refugee, has a story to share as the nation’s first Hmong mayor. Ly’s family fled Laos while an internal conflict was killing thousands of civilians in the southeastern Asian country. Ly barely spoke English … Read Full Article
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California Today: Meet the New Mayor, Age 26
California pulled off several mayoral firsts on Election Day. The city of Elk Grove in Sacramento County elected Steve Ly, the first Hmong mayor anywhere in the country. In Berkeley, Jesse Arreguin became the city’s first Latino mayor. And in Stockton … Read Full Article
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Hmong veterans of CIA’s war in Laos honored at California Capitol
Surviving Hmong veterans of the CIA’s Secret War in Laos will receive medals at 5 p.m. Monday at a ceremony on the west steps of the Capitol. The event is being hosted by Elk Grove Vice Mayor Steve Ly, himself a survivor of the conflict. The former … Read Full Article
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Cadott monument is tribute to Hmong soldiers and civilians
– Wa Chong Vang, the son of famous Hmong Gen. Vang Pao, left, and Colonel Ly Teng unveil a monument commemorating and honoring Hmong veterans Saturday at the Wisconsin Veterans Tribute in Cadott. The Wisconsin Lao Veterans of America organized the Legacy … Read Full Article