Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Key Points

• This resolution officially recognizes May as a time to celebrate the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. It highlights how these communities have shaped the United States through military service, politics, and building the country's infrastructure like the transcontinental railroad.
• The document points out that the AANHPI community is the fastest-growing group in the country. There are now more than 25 million Asian Americans and 1.8 million Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders living in the U.S., which is about 10 percent of the total population.
• It marks several important anniversaries in 2026. These include the 50th anniversary of Ford formally ending the order that led to the unfair imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the 80th anniversary of laws that allowed people from India and the Philippines to become citizens.
• The resolution also addresses serious challenges, noting that hate crimes against Asian Americans are still much higher than they were before the pandemic. It mentions past laws that discriminated against Asian immigrants to show why continued support and recognition are necessary today.

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