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Proclamation in Recognition of
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
May 1 — May 31, 2023
WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes, celebrates,
and increases awareness of the rich history, contributions, and
accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Island Americans; and
WHEREAS, the month of May was originally chosen to coincide with two milestones in
Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants
(May 7, 1843) in the United States, and Chinese workers’ role in building the
transcontinental railroad, completed May 10, 1869; and
WHEREAS, today, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing racial
group in the United States. AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the unique
journey of all AAPI immigrants and citizens in the United States and their
unique life experiences, traditions and cultures; and
WHEREAS, the national theme for 2023 is “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity”
which is especially paramount now as the public sector has demonstrated its
ability to successfully be agile and pivot workplace processes to achieve
organizational goals throughout and after the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is committed to promoting equal opportunity, cultural
diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging among our workforce.
NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby proclaim the month
of May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and do hereby reaffirm our
shared values of compassion, equity, inclusion, and diversity; and our commitment to building a
larger world in which everyone is valued, understood and has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Mayor