Resolution 230317
Proclaiming May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our Country, Commonwealth, and City.
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“The first speaker today, Mr. President, is Kay Yoon, commenting today on Resolution No. 230317. (Witness approached podium.)”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 20, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“My name is Kay Yoon and I'm a longtime Philadelphia resident and volunteer at Asian Americans United. I'm here today to show my support for Councilmember Mike Driscoll's Resolution 230317 regarding making May 2023 AAPI Heritage Month. Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the United States and it is important that our history and diverse heritages in this country are honored, taught, an…”
Ms. Yoon · Stated Meeting, April 20, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“The next speaker is Will Gross, commenting on Resolution 230317. (Witness approached podium.)”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 20, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“My name is Will Gross. I'm a small business owner, a democratic committee person, and a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance of Pennsylvania. I'm here to testify on Resolution 230317. I am the son of a Chinese STATED MEETING 40 4/20/2023 immigrant. My mother emigrated to Philadelphia from Taiwan in 1973, and I am pleased to see Council recognizing AAPI Heritage Month. As the son of a Chinese immigr…”
Mr. Gross · Stated Meeting, April 20, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“The next speaker is Ling Tran, commenting on Resolution 230317. (Witness approached podium.) STATED MEETING 42 4/20/2023”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 20, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“Good morning. My name is Ling Tran. I am a Philly resident and volunteer with the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance. I'm here to testify on Resolution 230317. I do not live in Chinatown, yet in my heart I call it home, and I am pleased to see that Council recognizing AAPI Heritage Month. Chinatown as a community matters a great deal to me. Living in Philly, I've experienced racism that AAPI folks can testify…”
Ms. Tran · Stated Meeting, April 20, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 20, 2023Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 20, 2023ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Proclaiming May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our Country, Commonwealth, and City. ..Body WHEREAS, Section 102 of Title 36, United States Code, officially designates May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and authorizes the President to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe this special month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; and WHEREAS, May was chosen in recognition of two important historical dates in Asian American and Pacific Islander history; on May 7, 1843, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States and on May 10, 1869, the building of the transcontinental railroad was completed due to significant contributions from Chinese workers; and WHEREAS, Based on the most recent 2022 United States Census Bureau population estimates, there are 128,515 members of the AAPI community residing in Philadelphia County, accounting for roughly 8.2% of the population. The Asian American and Pacific Islander community of Philadelphia is a diverse and dynamic group of 25 different ethnicities that impacts all facets of our great City; and WHEREAS, AAPI-owned and operated businesses and organizations are keystones of so many communities from Chinatown and Mayfair to every neighborhood across the City; and WHEREAS, Let the month of May serve as a period of reflection and understanding in which all citizens of Philadelphia are encouraged to learn about the culture, heritage, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including their ongoing struggles and challenges that are inextricably tied to the history of the City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States of America; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, that it hereby proclaims May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our Country, Commonwealth, and City; and FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Northeast Philadelphia Development Cooperation as evidence of the admiration and respect of this body. ..End