HomeMy WebLinkAboutAANHPI Heritage Month May 2026Proclamation
“Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month”
May 2026
WHEREAS, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is a time
to recognize the contributions and achievements of Americans of Asians from across the Asian continent,
Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island descent; and
WHEREAS, in the United States, Asian Pacific Heritage Week was first celebrated in 1979 and was
extended into AANHPI Heritage Month in 1992; and
WHEREAS, the month of May was chosen as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to commemorate
the immigration of the first Japanese citizen, Nakahama Manjiro, to the United States on May 7, 1843, and
also the anniversary of the May 10, 1869 completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad, built in-part with
the back-breaking labor of nearly 20,000 Chinese immigrants; and
WHEREAS, today, more than 20 million AANHPI members live in the United States; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate their achievements and contributions which enrich our history, society, and
culture through languages and religions, and make our community more vibrant, prosperous, and secure; and
WHEREAS, during AANHPI Heritage Month we acknowledge the additional determination, hard work,
and perseverance AANHPI put forth to be heard and seen; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 theme is “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together” and highlights
the importance of collaboration, resilience, and solidarity in strengthening communities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles Grimm, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, do hereby proclaim
May 2026 as
“Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month.”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Pasco,
State of Washington, to be affixed this 4th day of May 2026.
Charles Grimm, Mayor
City of Pasco