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PROCLAMATION
Asia Chow Mein Restaurant Day: December 23, 2022
WHEREAS, The Asia Chow Mein Restaurant is closing its doors after 50 years of being
an iconic destination in the City of Columbia Heights for fine Chinese food; the owners,
Winne and Tim Ng, and staff will serve their last meals on December 23, 2022; and
WHEREAS, people from all over this region have patronized the locally -owned and
operated restaurant, many celebrating memorable life milestones; a steadfast anchor of
the community, Asia Chow Mein Restaurant has employed dozens of family and
community members, several of who have worked at the restaurant for more than 22
years; and
WHEREAS, completely unexpected, the pandemic has had a devastating effect on the
hospitality industry; Asia Chow Mein, like many, has had a difficult time being open
since mid -March 2020; the community has continued to patronize the restaurant, but
with food costs and short staffing concerns, Winnie and Tim Ng are closing the
restaurant and selling to a new owner; and
WHEREAS, located along Central Ave. NE, state highway 65 in the center of the city's
business district, local favorite Asia Chow Mein is solidified in the history of this region
for its incomparable reputation as a destination for delicious chow mein and other
excellent menu choices; we wish Winnie and Tim Ng, much enjoyment in their future
retirement.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that I. Amdda Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim December 23, 2022 to be Asia Chow Mein Day, in the City
of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of MN, U.S.A.
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A ada Marquez Sig ula, Mayor
December 12, 2022