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Date: 4/28/OV, Item: 5. a ir mob%- J Asian Paciric American Heritage MlontT. May 2008 Whereas: The month of May commemorates the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the transcontinental railroad completion on May 10, 1869 (Golden Spike Day) ; and Whereas: In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the first week of May as Asian Pacific Heritage Week, and in 1990 President George Bush signed a Resolution expanding the holiday to the entire month of May; and Whereas: From the early 1800s to today, Asian and Pacifi c peoples have played a vital role in the development of the United States and have made lasting contributions to American society. Whereas: Asian Pacific Americans have provided leadership, diversity and harmony to the arts, sciences and humanities; and Whereas: Asian Pacific Americans bring a rich cultural heritage representing many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions to our society; and Whereas: Approximately five percent of Roseville residents are of Asian Pacific American descent; and. Whereas: Roseville recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month's 2008 theme of "Leadership, Diversity, Harmony - Gateway to Success; 99 and Whereas: Diversity represents one of our greatest strengths, and we must strive to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to reach their full potential. By recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans, Roseville celebrates the importance of inclusion in building a brighter future for all our citizens. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby declare May 2008 to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this 28th day of April 2008. Mayor Craig D. Klausing