2021-1894 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2021-1894
A resolution proclaiming May 2021 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 our 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, Janesville's history and character is shaped by churches and residents who
sponsored Cambodian and Lao refugees, supporting them in becoming integral members of the
Janesville community; 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 to cultivate, advance, and lead in the
fields of 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 2021 as "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month"for the purpose of encouraging
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: May 10, 2021 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Jackson X
Mark A. re. ag, City Manager Johnson X
Marklein X
ATTEST: Marshick X
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Williams X
Derrek Heise, Interim City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimcz , City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager's Office