HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2024-05-07 - Number 4.2 - Proclamation - Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 4.2
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Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the Federal Asian Pacific American Council has designated the theme for Asian
American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May 2024
as 'Advancing Leaders Through Innovation'; and
WHEREAS, members of the AANHPI community have emerged as leaders in various fields
including science, medicine and government, making significant contributions to Lake Oswego's
historical, economic and cultural landscape; and
WHEREAS, it is our responsibility as a City to value, acknowledge and perpetuate the legacies,
achievements and contributions of the AANHPI community, past and present; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Oswego is committed to celebrating, respecting and safeguarding
the cultural heritage and civil rights of our AANHPI community members through ongoing
efforts in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and through collaboration with partners dedicated to
fostering a more equitable community for all underserved groups; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Lake Oswego City Council, proclaim May,
2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are
confident that the people of the of Lake Oswego will join their fellow Americans nationwide in
acknowledging and participating in this meaningful observance.
Joseph M. Buck, Mayor
May 7, 2024