Mui honored

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena has introduced legislation to rename the San Gabriel Post Office after former Mayor Chi Mui, who died in 2006.

Schiff called Mui "a well-respected and dedicated leader in San Gabriel." The move was praised by Mui's wife, Betty Mui, and current San Gabriel Mayor Kevin B. Sawkins.

Born in Toisan, China, Mui's family came to the United States in 1963. He was raised in New York City and graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Polytechnic University of New York. After moving to California in 1980, Mui became involved in a number of community groups and in 2003 was elected mayor of San Gabriel.