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China 1 Restaurant Pleadges Allegiance
 China 1 Restaurant is an example of an American dream come true. It is an example of the right way to do things. Hope, hard work, faith and perseverance are a big part of what made America great. Not too long ago I remember when "America" was a word that reverently invoked a feeling among people of other countries that was almost sacred. It was a word filled with hope and longing. A destination in their hearts and minds that perhaps they did not fully understand, yet knew that somehow, someway, they must find a way to arrive at this dream and fulfill it. Make it real. Make it true. It was not a dream that was to be illegally taken by force, but a cheerished dream to be sought with honor and respect. Tina Heatley (Americanized name) has realized this dream.
 10 years ago Tina was still a native of Fu Jian China. Somewhere deep inside she knew that she wanted to seek a new life. So her and a few friends started on a long journey that first carried them to Canada before deciding to come to America. First in New Jersey and then East Tennessee. She lived first in Knoxville where she met her husband Ronald Heatley. After getting married they new The Great Smoky Mountains offered them exactly what they were looking for. Beauty, peaceful surrondings, moderate climate and a chance to open the China 1 Restaurant in Sevierville.
 Tina has had more than one bridge to cross on her path to citizenship. Tina had to study and pass the citizenship test. She studied for the test at the Sevier County Adult Learning Program under the tutelage of Connie Mayes. Connie encouraged Tina to take the citizenship test after she met Tina in "English as a Second Language class". Students of this class must display their ability to read and write sentences in English. She also took an "American History" class. "I wanted to know American history and get to understand better the Country I was now calling my own" she said.  After getting a "Green Card" which takes about 2 years, it takes at least another 3 years to become "naturalized" if you are married to an American and about 5 more years if you are not. Dedication, following the laws of the land and perserverance are factors that come into play. Other things that the "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services" require are:
The China 1 restaurant in Sevierville hasn't become the number 1 Chinese place to eat by accident.
 It's small, clean, quaint and immersive atmosphere make it a hit with everyone that comes to eat there. Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hunan. China 1 restaurant in Sevierville has all the classic Chinese dishes on it's menu. All prices are very reasonable.
That I will support and defend The Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; That I will bear arms on the behalf of the United States when required by the law; That I will perform none combatant service in the armed forces of The Uniteds States when required by the law; That I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; So Help Me God".
 I can't speak for everyone but when I see what the word America still means to some and that they are still willing to make the necessary sacrifices in the pursuit of what that word means, I am filled with inspiration and determination to never take that word for granted.
China 1 can is located at 739 Dolly Parton Pkwy, Sevierville, Tn. 37862 close to Food City
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