[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 182 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 182

    Recognizing that the United States draws its strength from its 
incredible diversity of racial and ethnic groups, recognizing that the 
  Asian Pacific American community is a thriving and integral part of 
American society and culture, supporting the goals and ideals of Asian 
 Pacific American Heritage Month, and recognizing the contributions of 
             Asian Pacific Americans to the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 14, 2003

Mr. Wu (for himself, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Honda, Mr. Case, Mr. Matsui, 
 Mr. Inslee, Mr. Becerra, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Sandlin, Mr. Faleomavaega, 
 Ms. Solis, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. Schiff, and Ms. Lee) submitted 
    the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing that the United States draws its strength from its 
incredible diversity of racial and ethnic groups, recognizing that the 
  Asian Pacific American community is a thriving and integral part of 
American society and culture, supporting the goals and ideals of Asian 
 Pacific American Heritage Month, and recognizing the contributions of 
             Asian Pacific Americans to the United States.

Whereas section 102 of title 36, United States Code, officially designated each 
        May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and requested the President 
        to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
        observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities;
Whereas the selection of May as the month for Asian Pacific American Heritage 
        Month was significant because of two historical events that occurred in 
        May: first, May 7, 1843, when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in 
        the United States, and second, May 10, 1869, when, with substantial 
        contributions from Chinese immigrants, the first transcontinental 
        railroad was completed;
Whereas Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides the people of the United 
        States with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, 
        history, and concerns of Asian Pacific Americans;
Whereas according to the Census Bureau, an estimated 12.5 million United States 
        residents trace their ethnic heritage, in full or in part, to Asia or 
        the Pacific Islands;
Whereas Asian Pacific Americans have made many innovative contributions to the 
        United States, ranging from the first transcontinental railroad to the 
        internet;
Whereas in the late 18th century Filipino sailors formed the first Asian Pacific 
        Americans communities in the bayous of Louisiana;
Whereas Asian Pacific Americans have added to the vast cultural wealth of the 
        United States; and
Whereas Americans of Asian Pacific heritage, who include immigrant and 
        indigenous populations, have honorably served in the Armed Forces in the 
        defense of the United States during times of armed conflict from the 
        Civil War to Operation Iraqi Freedom: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes that the United States draws its strength 
        from its incredible diversity of different racial and ethnic 
        groups, including Asian Pacific Americans;
            (2) recognizes that the Asian Pacific American community is 
        a thriving and integral part of American society and culture;
            (3) supports the goals and ideals of Asian Pacific American 
        Heritage Month; and
            (4) recognizes the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans 
        to the United States.
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