HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 (AAPI) Heritage Month Proclamation - word - 05.02.2023
Proclamation
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,
and the United States with a unique cultural influence; and
WHEREAS,
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,
scientists, and teachers, who have also campaigned and fought to
create a fairer and more just society for all Americans; and
WHEREAS,
Islanders have suffered nearly 11,500 reported cases of violence
and harassment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS,
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,
proclaim the month of May as
Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month
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 Second, Two Thousand and Twenty Three.
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Hung Wei
Mayor