Political Quotes

“please join me as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was originally established as Asian Pacific American Heritage Week in 1977 by a congressional resolution. In 1992, Congress expanded the week into a month to recognize the countless contributions that Asian Pacific Islander Americans have made to our country. The month of May is significant to the Asian and Pacific Islander American, APIA, community because it coincides with two important milestones in APIA history: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S., in May of 1843, and the contributions of Chinese workers toward building the transcontinental railroad, which was completed in May of 1869. The APIA community is one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. With nearly 15 million residents and growing, APIAs contribute greatly to every aspect of life in America, just as they have throughout our history. This year's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month theme is 'Leadership, Diversity, Harmony--Gateway to Success.'”