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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - AMERICANSAMOA
PRESS RELEASE
(for immediate release – Tuesday, May 5, 2009)
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 Gov. Togiola proclaims May - Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today proclaimed the month of May as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
Proclamation
Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month - May 2009
“Leadership to Meet the Challenges of a Changing World”
Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have contributed much to the United States and our Territory. The vast diversity of languages, religions, and cultural traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we highlight their importance to our Territory and to the United States of America.
Asian Pacific Americans have made our country better with their talents and hard work. Their values and commitment to family and community have helped shape and strengthen America. These citizens speak many languages, honor countless traditions, and practice different faiths, but they are bound by a shared commitment to freedom and liberty. The diversity among Asian pacific Americans adds to the cultural fabric of our society.
Asian Pacific Americans have enriched our culture, excelling in many fields, including education, business, science, technology, government, sports, and the arts. We especially honor those Asian Pacific Americans, specifically our own Toa o Samoa, who have answered the call to protect the cause of freedom by serving in our Armed Forces. These brave men and women set a powerful example for all Americans.
As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are reminded of the richness of the Asian and Pacific cultures. Asian Pacific Americans enhance the American experience and contribute to our country’s legacy of diversity.
To honor the achievements and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 102-450, as amended, has designated the month of May each year as “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TOGIOLA T.A. TULAFONO, Governor of America Samoa, do hereby proclaim May 2009 as ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH. I call upon the people of American Samoa to reflect on the history of Asian Pacific Americans and recognize their many contributions to our Territory and to the United States of America and to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of May, in the year of Our Lord two thousand nine.
TOGIOLA T.A.TULAFONO
Governor of American Samoa
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