Proclamation
WHEREAS, in 1990, the first Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month was designated by presidential proclamation and in 1992, Congress permanently designated May of each year as a monthlong celebration that is now known as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI); and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2012, the Santa Clara City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1899 to protect and safeguard the right and opportunity of all persons to be free from all forms of arbitrary discrimination, including discrimination based on age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; and WHEREAS, on March 23, 2021, the Santa Clara City Council adopted Resolution 21-8953 affirming the City of Santa Clara's commitment to stand against and condemn violence and hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and WHEREAS, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is recognized each May to celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions made to the history of the United States by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and WHEREAS, this year's theme, "A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience," recognizes the contributions of AANHPI individuals to American history and society, emphasizing their leadership and resilience in overcoming challenges.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and encourage all community members to observe this month by learning more about the rich history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their significant contributions to our nation's history.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 13th day of May 2025.
LISA M. GILMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Hange Raj Chines
ALBERT GONZALEZ RAJ CHAHAL
KELLY G. COX
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 Kaen Nandu
KAREN HARDY KEVIN PARK SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3