12 Facts About Paul Fong

Paul Fong was born on August 5,1952 and is an American politician.

Paul Fong is a former Democratic California State Assembly member from the 28th district.

Paul Fong was born in Macau, then a Portuguese colony, in 1952.

Paul Fong then attended De Anza College and played on its football team.

In succeeding years, Paul Fong has taught Asian-American studies at De Anza College and Political Science at Evergreen Valley College.

Paul Fong was a full-term member of the California Assembly, completing three full terms of service as a public policymaker.

Paul Fong was honored by more than one conservation group for his commitment to conservation as well as receiving the 2009 Mover of Mountains Award, the 2007 Norm Mineta Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2007 Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute Civic Leadership Award, and the 2007 Mayor's Award of Excellence.

Paul Fong entered the race and secured a landslide victory to succeed term-limited Democratic assemblywoman Sally Lieber, who was the outgoing California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore.

Paul Fong received 67 percent of the vote, Hickok received 27 percent and Campbell received 6 percent.

Term limits delineated in California law do not permit Paul Fong to serve more than three two-year terms in the Assembly.

Paul Fong then turned his attention to securing the District 1 seat on the San Jose City Council after advancing in the primary, Paul Fong was edged out in the general election by fellow Democrat Charles "Chappie" Jones.

Paul Fong introduced Assembly Bill 376 which was passed by the legislature and signed into law.