PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
IN THE CITY OF HERCULES
WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in May to celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions of Asian and Pacific American history, culture, and achievements; and WHEREAS, by recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of Asian American and Pacific Islander men and women, we celebrate the importance of inclusion in building a brighter future; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders enrich our history, society, and culture as leaders across many industries; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge the additional determination, hard work, and perseverance Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders must put forth to be heard and seen; these additional efforts are a result of inequitable institutional and systemic injustices; and WHEREAS, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many Asian Americans have faced heightened fear of increasing rates of anti-Asian harassment and violence; and WHEREAS, the City of Hercules encourages all residents to learn more about Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage and work to combat racism and xenophobia through cultural events and education activities; and WHEREAS, the Hercules community has benefitted through the cultural richness, diversity, and generosity of its local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor of the City of Hercules, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby recognize May 2023 to be Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Hercules and encourage all residents to join us in celebrating the heritage, influence, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the City of Hercules to be affixed this 9th day of May, 2023. ________________________________
Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor