PROCLAMAT ION
“ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACI F IC ISLANDER
HERI TAGE MONTH”
WHEREAS, the United States of America is a great mosaic of different races and ethnic groups, each celebrating its unique culture in our society. Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans are recognized for the many contributions and countless achievements they have made to our nation; and
WHEREAS, the origin of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States dates back to 1978 when a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week in early May; and
WHEREAS, 12 years later, the commemorative week was expanded to a month by a presidential proclamation, and in 1992, May of each year was permanently designated as a monthlong celebration that is now known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, the theme for the May 2024 observance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.”; and WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific Islanders continue to enrich every aspect of our society, including the economy, culture, education, politics, arts, literature, science and technological developments.
NOW THEREFORE, the CITY OF DIAMOND BAR does hereby proclaim May 2024 as ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH and calls upon the Diamond Bar community to join in celebrating this month with appropriate programs and activities.
May 7, 2024
Stan Liu
Mayor
Chia Yu Teng Andrew Chou
Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Ruth M. Low Steve Tye
Council Member Council Member