HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 AAPI Scanned Proclamation - PDF - 04.25.2024CITY OF
CUPERTINO
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino wishes to recognize Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders who contribute to our country's economy and
supplement the unique character of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have provided Cupertino
and the United States with a unique cultural influence; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. began recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific
Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in 1992, which was fueled by the
Asian American activism movement resulting from the murder of
Vincent Chin in 1982; and
WHEREAS, We have seen Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders,
scientists, and teachers, who have also campaigned and fought to
create a fairer and more just society for all Americans; and
WHEREAS, On May 18, 2019, elected officials recognized the day as AAPI Day
Against Bullying and Hate to combat the rise of discrimination
against the community, which was further escalated due to the
COVID 19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, The Cupertino City Council dedicates the month of May to all our
Asian American and Pacific Islander families, friends, and
neighbors who have helped make Cupertino great, as we
denounce all hate aimed towards this community.
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Sheila Mohan, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby
proclaim the month of May as
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in the City of Cupertino and encourage the community to celebrate the contributions that
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our state and nation.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, May Seventh, Two Thousand and Twenty Four.
The Honorable Sheila Mohan
Mayor, City of Cupertino