HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 04161996 - 96-149 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY9 STATE OF CAUFORNIA
In the Matter Proclaiming May 1996 as )
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month )
in Contra Costa County ) r Resolution No. 96./149
WHEREAS, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a national celebration during
the month of May to recognize the tremendous contributions of Americans of Asian and
Pacific Islander descent; and
WHEREAS, this month-long celebration increases public awareness of the
character and needs of Asian Pacific Americans, who comprise a significant portion of the
population in Contra Costa County and number more than 900,000 in the Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, Asian Pacific Americans have a long and rich history in Contra Costa
County and have contributed greatly to the economic, social, cultural and civic life of
Contra Costa County and the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the "Growing Up Asian In America" contest and the Asian Pacific
American Heritage Program is the largest celebration of heritage in the country and
creates a forum for youth to explore their identities as Asian Pacific Americans:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County that we do hereby salute youth and proclaim the month of May 1996 as
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Contra Costa County.
Passed by vote of the Board members present on this 16th day of April, 1996.
Into c db I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of a resolution entered into the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors.
J � HARMAN
PHIL BATCHELOR, ounty Administrator and
Cier of the Board
By:
De ut lerk