LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 2011, as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the State
of New York, in conjunction with National Asian Pacific American Herit-
age Month

WHEREAS, Since its founding, the United States of America has been a
Nation composed of immigrants representing cultures from around the
globe; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the time-honored tradition of recognizing and
acknowledging the cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the
communities of New York State, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
honor the Asian Pacific American community during Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, The 19th Century brought the beginning of Asian immigration
to America; these new immigrants labored in the agricultural and trans-
portation industries, as well as contributed significantly to the
construction of this country's transcontinental railroad system; and
WHEREAS, From these humble beginnings, the Asian Pacific American
community has grown by leaps and bounds and is one of the fastest grow-
ing segments of the U.S. population, greatly enriching and strengthening
the American way of life and that of New York State where Asian Pacific
Americans have made major contributions; and
WHEREAS, Asian Pacific Americans have distinguished themselves as
leaders in all aspects of American society, from government and business
to science and the arts, adding immeasurably to the prosperity and ener-
gy of this Nation and State; and
WHEREAS, By recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Asian
Pacific Americans, this great Empire State reaffirms our commitment to
diversity and equal opportunity for all, thereby ensuring a bright
future for all New Yorkers and Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2011, as Asian
Pacific American Heritage Month in the State of New York, in conjunction
with National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.