H.R. No. 1622



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The celebration of Asian–Pacific American Heritage 
Month in May 2005 provides an opportunity to recognize the rich 
cultural heritage and significant contributions of Asian–Pacific 
Americans in the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Asian–Pacific American Heritage Month is an annual 
observance that began as a weeklong event in 1979; the week was 
expanded to a month's duration after President George H. W. Bush 
signed Public Law 102-450 on October 23, 1992, permanently 
establishing the month of May as the time to honor the achievements 
of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States; and
	WHEREAS, May has special significance for the Asian–Pacific 
American community, as the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the 
United States on May 7, 1843, and the transcontinental railroad, 
which was primarily built by Chinese immigrants, was completed on 
May 10, 1869; and
	WHEREAS, Asian–Pacific Americans have been a significant 
part of the population of this nation and of Texas for many years, 
and the celebration of Asian–Pacific American Heritage Month 
acknowledges and promotes the immeasurable benefits of a truly 
diverse society; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize May 2005 as Asian–Pacific American 
Heritage Month and encourage all citizens to learn more about the 
history and contributions of Asian–Pacific Americans in the Lone 
Star State.

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1622 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House