Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2020, 26585-26586 [2020-09642]

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 86 (Monday, May 4, 2020)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 26585-26586]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09642]



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Vol. 85

Monday,

No. 86

May 4, 2020

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 10016--Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 
2020



Proclamation 10017--Jewish American Heritage Month, 2020



Proclamation 10018--Law Day, U.S.A., 2020



Executive Order 13919--Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed 
Forces to Active Duty


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 85 , No. 86 / Monday, May 4, 2020 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 10016 of April 29, 2020

                
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage 
                Month, 2020

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Throughout our Nation's history, Americans of Asian and 
                Pacific Islander descent have made significant 
                contributions to every aspect of our society, from 
                business and politics to literature and the arts. Their 
                accomplishments have enriched our Nation and stand as a 
                testament to the power of the American Dream. During 
                Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we 
                celebrate the indelible mark these individuals have 
                left on our culture and pay tribute to the myriad ways 
                in which they continue to strengthen our Nation.

                One story among many that exemplifies the values of 
                intelligence, hard work, and determination that Asian 
                Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed to our 
                Nation is that of An Wang, a Chinese American and 
                pioneer in electronics engineering who helped shape the 
                tech revolution during the latter half of the 20th 
                century as an entrepreneur and innovator. An 
                exceptionally skilled inventor and forward-thinking 
                businessman, Wang held 40 patents and founded Wang 
                Laboratories, one of the most successful American 
                technology companies during the 1980s. Wang 
                Laboratories' products became essential equipment in 
                offices throughout the United States, helping bolster a 
                thriving American economy. Wang also generously gave 
                back to his community, donating his time and resources 
                to the arts, hospitals, higher education, and cultural 
                institutions.

                The United States also remains committed to 
                strengthening our ongoing relationships with our Asian 
                and Pacific partners. Last year, I was proud to stand 
                alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an 
                event in Houston, Texas, and earlier this year I made 
                my first official visit to India as a demonstration of 
                our Nation's enduring friendship with one of the 
                world's largest and most diverse countries. During this 
                historic visit, I had the honor of speaking about the 
                importance of the relationship between our two 
                countries before more than 110,000 Indian citizens. The 
                visit also reaffirmed that India and the United States 
                are committed to building a comprehensive global 
                strategic partnership grounded in shared interests and 
                common purpose, benefitting both of our countries.

                This month, we recognize the more than 20 million 
                Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who 
                make irreplaceable contributions to our Nation's 
                economy, security, and culture. We are especially 
                grateful for those who have served and are currently 
                serving in our Armed Forces, and those serving their 
                communities as first responders. Together, we will 
                continue to live out the promise of our founding and 
                build a better future for all Americans.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 2020 as Asian 
                American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The 
                Congress, by Public Law 102-450, as amended, has also 
                designated the month of May each year as ``Asian/
                Pacific American Heritage Month.'' I encourage all 
                Americans to learn more about those of Asian American, 
                Native Hawaiian, and Pacific

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                Islander heritage and to observe this month with 
                appropriate programs and activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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