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Proclamation Be it known that Whereas, Austin residents who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have contributed immeasurably to the City of Austin through their leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, public service, arts, culture, and community engagement; and these residents speak many languages, honor countless traditions, and practice diverse faiths, yet are united by a shared commitment to freedom, opportunity, and civic participation; and Whereas, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities comprise approximately 9 percent of the City of Austin’s population, and Asian Americans are the fastest growing single-race group in Austin, reflecting the increasing diversity, vitality, and future growth of our city; and Whereas, The diversity within Austin’s AAPI communities strengthens the cultural fabric of our city and enriches our neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and institutions; and Whereas, During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate and uplift the many contributions AAPI residents have made—and continue to make—to Austin’s economic vitality, cultural life, civic leadership, and community well-being; and Whereas, Even as we celebrate these contributions, we acknowledge that AAPI communities have faced discrimination and acts of hate, and we reaffirm our collective commitment to safety, dignity, equity, and belonging for all Austinites; and Whereas, The Asian American Quality of Life Commission, established in 2014, works to advise the City Council on issues impacting Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and proudly brings this proclamation forward; and Whereas, It is critical that we stand together as one Austin—now and always—embracing our diversity as a source of strength and unity; Now, Therefore, I, ________________________, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Austin, and encourage all residents to join in celebrating the history, achievements, and enduring contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Austin to be affixed this ___ day of May, in the Year Two Thousand Twenty-Six. _____________________________________________ Mayor, City of Austin