Dromm, Residents Honor Memory of Susan Lee, Owner of Ho Flowers and Plants in Jackson Heights

UsaNewsOnline.Com Desk, Jackson Heights, NY — NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst) and Jackson Heights residents gathered in front of Ho Flowers and Plants (82-43 84th Street, Jackson Heights) as Dromm presented store owner John Ho with a citation honoring the memory of his late mother Susan Lee. Lee established the shop with her husband in 1973 and managed it until May 30, 2016 when she passed away due to ill health. Born in South Korea, Lee emigrated to the United States in 1972 with her two children, including John Ho and his brother. Her husband opened up a wicker basket store in Jackson Heights in 1973. Susan Lee slowly introduced flowers and plants to the shop. By the early 1980’s, the store was exclusively a florist shop. For many years, Lee supported her two children as a single mom, working long hours to pay for their college tuition. Ms. Lee was took pride in her family, her work and in helping beautify Jackson Heights. Ho Flowers and Plants became a household name due to Lee’s strong work ethic and friendly demeanor. “Susan Lee was a beloved mother, neighbor and important part of the Jackson Heights business community for so many years,” said Council Member Dromm. “Like many members of our immigrant communities here in Queens, Lee worked hard to provide for her family and make the world around her a better place. I am pleased to award this citation to her son John Ho in recognition and memory of Lee’s contributions to Jackson Heights.” Ho Flowers and Plants is scheduled to close permanently at the end of this month.

(Photo Caption: NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm (center left) gathers with Jackson Heights residents to present Ho Flowers and Plants Owner John Ho (center right) with a citation honoring the memory of his late mother Susan Lee.) Press Release.