Title
Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as Asian Pacific Heritage Month.
Body
Proclamation
Whereas, under a joint U.S. Congressional resolution in 1978, the month of May was designated as Asian Pacific Heritage Month; and
Whereas, the first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843; and the contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, which was completed on May 10, 1869; and
Whereas, Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have
contributed much to the nation and to Alameda; and
Whereas, Asian Pacific Americans have made the country and city better with their talents, hard work, diversity of cultural traditions, languages, and faiths; and
Whereas, the richness of Asian Pacific cultures enhances the total American experience and contributes to the country's and city's legacy of diversity; and
Whereas, the Buena Vista United Methodist Church is the oldest congregation serving the Asian Pacific Islander community in Alameda, beginning its service to Japanese immigrants in 1898; and
Whereas, Alameda continues to benefit from the growing Asian Pacific Islanders community and its rich history of dedication and service to the community.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, Trish Herrera Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim May 2015 as Asian Pacific Heritage Month in the City of Alameda and congratulate Buena Vista United Methodist Church as it celebrates its Spring Festival Bazaar on May 3, 2015. I further call upon the residents of Alameda to learn more about the history and rich contributions of all Asian Pacific Islanders during Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Trish Herrera Spencer
Mayor