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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF WASHINGTON STATE SENATOR DR. PAULL
SHIN
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HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND
of washington
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 7, 2021
Ms. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. Paull H. Shin, who passed away on April 12, 2021, at the age of 85. Dr. Shin was an extraordinary public servant and community leader in Washington State.
Born in Korea in 1935, Dr. Shin became an orphan at a young age. As a teenager, he began his long career in service by working for U.S. Army officers stationed on the Peninsula during the Korean War. After his adoption by Dr. Ray Paull, he came to the United States and quickly obtained his G.E.D., B.A. in Political Science from Brigham Young University, an M.P.I.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, and both an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Dr. Shin went on to teach for over three decades at Shoreline Community College in Washington.
In 1992, Dr. Shin became the first Korean-American elected to the Washington State Legislature, where he served for nearly two decades representing the people of Washington's 21st Legislative District. As a lawmaker, Dr. Shin always sought to give back to others, serving as a dedicated and respected voice for not only the Korean-American community, but all marginalized and underserved community members. Dr. Shin was especially passionate about advocating for people with disabilities, immigrants, military veterans, education, trade, and economic development.
Madam Speaker, Dr. Shin's lasting legacy truly exemplifies strength, perseverance, and selfless service to others. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife Donna, two children, five grandsons, three greatgrandchildren, his adopted American family, his four brothers and one sister, and all of his loved ones. Dr. Paull Shin was a highly respected member of our community, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 79
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