[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 408 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 408

Recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to our Nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 1, 2002

   Mr. Wu (for himself, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. Larson of 
Connecticut, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Sandlin, Mr. Honda, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. 
   Underwood, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Matsui, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of 
 Texas, Ms. Watson of California, Mr. Becerra, Ms. Lee, Ms. Solis, Ms. 
 Baldwin, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mrs. Mink of Hawaii, and Mr. Schiff) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                          on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to our Nation.

Whereas Americans of Asian Pacific ancestry have made profound contributions to 
        American life, including the arts, the economy, education, science, 
        technology, politics, and sports;
Whereas Americans of Asian Pacific ancestry have demonstrated their patriotism 
        by honorably serving to defend the United States in times of armed 
        conflict, from the Civil War to the present;
Whereas according to decennial census in 2000, 10,242,998 Americans trace their 
        roots to Asia and 398,935 Americans trace their roots to Pacific 
        Islands;
Whereas at the direction of Congress in 1978, the President proclaimed the week 
        beginning May 4, 1979, as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, 
        providing an opportunity for the people of the United States to 
        recognize the history, concerns, contributions, and achievements of 
        Asian and Pacific Americans; and
Whereas in 1990, 1991, and 1992, Congress designated and the President 
        proclaimed the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that the United States draws its strength 
        from its diversity, including contributions made by Asian 
        Pacific Americans;
            (2) recognizes that the Asian Pacific American community is 
        an integral and vibrant part of American society;
            (3) supports the goals of Asian/Pacific American Heritage 
        Month; and
            (4) recognizes the profound contributions of Asian/Pacific 
        Americans to the United States.
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