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MI SR0170

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Hoon-Yung Hopgood

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2016 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Michigan
  • Recognizes more than 300,000 Michigan residents of Asian and Pacific Island descent as the largest-growing population in the state according to the 2010 U.S. Census
  • Acknowledges contributions of Asian Pacific Americans across arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy, and their historical roles in building the nation
  • Celebrates the diversity of Asian and Pacific Island regions represented in Michigan, including more than thirty countries, sixteen ethnic groups, and nine languages
  • Encourages all Michigan citizens to recognize the individual and collective contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to the state and nation

Legislative Description

A resolution commemorating May 2016 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Last Action

Adopted

4/28/2016

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