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PROCLAMATION: Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage
Month - May 2026
May 5, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING - AMENDED 5/4/2026 OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD
MAYORS REPORT
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1. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
PROCLAMATION
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May 2026
WHEREAS, in 1978, President Jimmy Carter established Pacific/Asian
American Heritage Week and in 1990, George H. W. Bush signed a bill passed
by Congress officially designating May as Asian -Pacific American Heritage
Month; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Asian -Pacific Heritage month was changed to Asian
American and Pacific American Heritage Month to recognize the contributions
and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history,
culture, and achievements of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mount Prospect is proud to be home to a growing Asian and Pacific
American population that contributes greatly to the prosperity and enrichment
of our Village; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific American men and women have made valuable
contributions to all areas of life in Mount Prospect, including government,
business, arts and sciences, medicine, education, law enforcement, and the
military; and
WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific American communities are deeply -
rooted in both the United States and Mount Prospect, reminding us of both
proud and painful chapters of our history; and
WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific American communities in Mount
Prospect have shared their rich culture and traditions while representing their
communities through public service and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, diversity represents one of our greatest strengths, and by
recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of Asian and Pacific
American men and women, our community celebrates the importance of
inclusion to building a brighter future for all of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect is committed to providing comprehensive
support to ensure that our Village is equitable and welcoming to all people;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is proud to celebrate Asian Pacific
American Heritage Month, and commemorate the essential contributions,
sacrifices, and accomplishments that Asian and Pacific Americans have made
to ourcommunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, do hereby recognize May 2026 as
"ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH"
In the Village of Mount Prospect, I call this observance to the attention of all
our citizens. I invite everyone to visit the Mount Prospect Public Library and
the wonderful Asian/Pacific American businesses to support and learn more
about this diverse community and its cultures.
Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor
Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk