RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 2, 2024
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
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WHEREAS, on March 28, 1979, President Jimmy Carter issued Presidential Proclamation 4650 designating the week beginning May 4, 1979 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, highlighting the dynamic role that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders play in our society with contributions in the fields of science, arts, industry, government, and commerce; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 1991, Public Law 102-42 was passed as a Joint Resolution of the United States Congress proclaiming May 1991 and May 1992 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. The Joint Resolution recognized May 7, 1843 as the date when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States and May 10, 1869 (Golden Spike Day) as the date of completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States, which could not have been accomplished without the unwavering dedication of many Chinese innovators; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 1992, Public Law 102-450 was passed designating May of each year as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. With the passage of this Law, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month became an enduring symbol of the appreciation and gratitude of the United States towards the Asian American and Pacific Islander community; and
WHEREAS, the Asian American and Pacific Islander populace is one of the fastest growing demographics in Illinois with immeasurable influence in social, economic, and democratic institutions; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Asian Pacific American Council’s theme for the 2024 commemoration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation”. This theme is the climax in the “Advancing Leaders” series, which began in 2021; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and our staff, do hereby recognize May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Dated: May 2, 2024