Lee was first elected during a special election in August 2019.

Minoru Tonai (1929-2023)Born in 1929 on Terminal Island.He was dearly loved by all of us at JANM and we will miss him greatly.

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Min Tonai.also a beloved JANM volunteer.and the service of Korean War veterans.

Mins advocacy and dedication to service was shaped by his life experiences.We will honor his legacy by redoubling our efforts to ensure that what happened to Japanese Americans never happens to any other group.

the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans.

a respected leader of the Japanese American Korean War Veterans.The act represents the most significant expansion of health care benefits for veterans in more than a generation and guarantees health care and benefits for veterans who have become ill after being exposed to burn pits and toxins during their service.

We made historic gains in enhancing benefits provided to veterans by VA through the Honoring Our PACT Act and many other important laws.including Wounded Warrior Project.

Takano authored and introduced the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022.and we are honored to be able to recognize him with our Legislator of the Year Award.