Photos by Rick Wong
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Bruce Harrell told dinner guests, “I am inspired.”
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Bruce and Joanne Harrell dancing on stage to “We are family.”
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Former Gov. Gary Locke congratulates Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell.
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Tomio Moriguchi handed a bamboo plant gift to Joanne Harrell.
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Co-emcee James Wong and Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz on stage. The organizing committee donated the dinner proceeds to the Seattle Police Foundation.
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Joanne Harrell holding the dragon pearl and Bruce next to the dragon head. Guess who’s the boss?
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Asian community media presented plaques of Bruce Harrell’s stories in the North American Post, Northwest Asian Weekly, and Seattle Chinese Post.
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James Wong compliments 9-year-old April Zhong for performing the national anthem.
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Japanese American leadership team with Bruce Harrell.
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Bruce Harrell with present and former elected Asian officials.
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The organizing committee with Bruce Harrell and Adrian Diaz.
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The dragon, led by International Lion Dance team and Sifu Tony Au, entered Joyale’s dining room