City of SantaClara
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 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, “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together” emphasizes leveraging collective strength, fostering collaboration, and investing in future AANHPI leaders.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2026, 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 19th day of May 2026.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
ALBERT GONZALEZ
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
KELLY G. COX
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 6
Proclamation