2025-2343FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2343
A resolution proclaiming May 2025 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in
the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have made many contributions to the
history of the United States that include, but are not limited to, serving honorably in the
Armed Forces, fighting for the United States in foreign wars, and advocating for civil rights;
and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including
unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in
the nation’s history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship
ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, anti-miscegenation laws, and Japanese internment; and
WHEREAS, the Cambodian and Lao refugees who first came to Janesville in the late
1970s and early 1980s sought to escape genocide in their homeland or to seek protection
after working for the United States government during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community is fast-growing and
diverse, comprised of more than 45 distinct ethnicities and more than 100 language
dialects; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue cultivating, advancing, and
leading in art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law,
humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville recognizes May 2025 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month to encourage
residents of this City to increase their knowledge about the history, achievements, and
contributions made by Asian and Pacific Islander Americans throughout our nation and
the state of Wisconsin.
ADOPTED:
APPROVED:
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office
Motion by:
Second by:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Burdick
Cass
Erdman
Miller
Neeno
Squire
Williams
April 28, 2025 Neeno
Williams
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Resolution 2025-2343
Final Audit Report 2025-04-29
Created:2025-04-29
By:Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAAQI5NLciAKQ9mUwBRGTmt6GUfcRvKLrX
"Resolution 2025-2343" History
Document created by Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov)
2025-04-29 - 3:52:22 PM GMT
Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
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Signature Date: 2025-04-29 - 5:23:34 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2025-04-29 - 5:23:34 PM GMT