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Date: 04/22/13 Item: 5.a Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2013 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 Pacific peoples have made lasting contributions to and have played a vital role in the development of the United States; and Whereas : Roseville recognizes the rich cultural heritage representing many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions that Asian Pacific Americans bring to our society; and WhereasI : Roseville recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month’s 2013 theme of “ Want the Wide American Earth ,”chosen to highlight a poem by acclaimed Filipino American writer Carlos Bulosan; and Whereas : Roseville celebrates the contributions of millions that Asian American Pacific Islanders have made to the American story and reminds us of the challenges they face as they continue to embrace the American dream; and Whereas : By recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans, Roseville celebrates the inclusion of all people in building a better future for our citizens. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Council hereby declare May 2013 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 twenty-second day of April 2013. ________________________ Mayor Daniel J. Roe