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Presidential Documents
Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 86
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Title 3—
Proclamation 8369 of May 1, 2009
The President
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The vast diversity of languages, religions, and cultural traditions of Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders continues to strengthen the fabric of American society. From the arrival of the first Asian American and Pacific Islander
immigrants 150 years ago to those who arrive today, as well as those native
to the Hawaiian Islands and to our Pacific Island territories, all possess
the common purpose of the fulfilling the American dream and leading
a life bound by the American ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we remember
the challenges and celebrate the achievements that define our history.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have endured and overcome hardship
and heartache. In the earliest years, tens of thousands of Gold Rush pioneers,
coal miners, transcontinental railroad builders, as well as farm and orchard
laborers, were subject to unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination——yet they excelled. Even in the darkness of the Exclusion Act
and Japanese internment, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have persevered, providing for their families and creating opportunities for their
children.
Amidst these struggles, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed in great and significant ways to all aspects of society. They have
created works of literature and art, thrived as American athletes, and prospered in the world of academia. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
have played a vital role in our Nation’s economic and technological growth
by establishing successful enterprises and pushing the limits of science.
They are serving in positions of leadership within the government more
now than ever before. And along with all of our great service men and
women, they have defended the United States from threats at home and
abroad, serving our Nation with valor.
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From the beaches of the Pacific islands and the California coast, the grasslands of Central Asia and the bluegrass of Kentucky, and from the summits
of the Himalayas and the Rocky Mountains, the Asian American and Pacific
Islander community hails from near and far. This is the story of our more
perfect union: that it is diversity itself that enriches, and is fundamental
to, the American story.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States
of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as Asian
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I call upon the people of
the United States to learn more about the history of Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders and to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
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[FR Doc No: E9-10710]
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The President
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Proclamation 8369--Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,
2009
Proclamation 8370--National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2009
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 6, 2009 /
Presidential Documents
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Title 3--
The President
[[Page 21241]]
Proclamation 8369 of May 1, 2009
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The vast diversity of languages, religions, and
cultural traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders continues to strengthen the fabric of
American society. From the arrival of the first Asian
American and Pacific Islander immigrants 150 years ago
to those who arrive today, as well as those native to
the Hawaiian Islands and to our Pacific Island
territories, all possess the common purpose of the
fulfilling the American dream and leading a life bound
by the American ideals of life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness.
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month, we remember the challenges and celebrate the
achievements that define our history.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have endured and
overcome hardship and heartache. In the earliest years,
tens of thousands of Gold Rush pioneers, coal miners,
transcontinental railroad builders, as well as farm and
orchard laborers, were subject to unjust working
conditions, prejudice, and discrimination----yet they
excelled. Even in the darkness of the Exclusion Act and
Japanese internment, Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders have persevered, providing for their families
and creating opportunities for their children.
Amidst these struggles, Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders have contributed in great and significant
ways to all aspects of society. They have created works
of literature and art, thrived as American athletes,
and prospered in the world of academia. Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders have played a vital role in our
Nation's economic and technological growth by
establishing successful enterprises and pushing the
limits of science. They are serving in positions of
leadership within the government more now than ever
before. And along with all of our great service men and
women, they have defended the United States from
threats at home and abroad, serving our Nation with
valor.
From the beaches of the Pacific islands and the
California coast, the grasslands of Central Asia and
the bluegrass of Kentucky, and from the summits of the
Himalayas and the Rocky Mountains, the Asian American
and Pacific Islander community hails from near and far.
This is the story of our more perfect union: that it is
diversity itself that enriches, and is fundamental to,
the American story.
[[Page 21242]]
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim May 2009, as Asian
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I call
upon the people of the United States to learn more
about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders and to observe this month with appropriate
programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand
nine, and of the Independence of the United States of
America the two hundred and thirty-third.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E9-10710
Filed 5-5-09; 11:15 am]
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