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<br /> PROCLAMATION � ,�y,� �� ���'���
<br /> Whereas: Asian American and Pacific Islander(AAPI)Heritage Month is observed during the month of May to
<br /> recognize the cantributions and influence of AAPI persans as part of the whole history,culture,and
<br /> achievements of the United States;and
<br /> Whereas: AAPI Heritage in the United States was ceiebrated at least as eariy as 1978 and was made into a
<br /> month-long event in 1992;and
<br /> Whereas: Lexingtan is proud to be home to a large AAPI population that contributes greatly to the prosperity
<br /> and enrichment of our community;and
<br /> Whereas: during AAPI Heritage Month,we acknow�ledge AAPI persons have lived and worked in the United
<br /> States for more than 200 years,and have made s'rgnificant contributions to all facets of the United
<br /> States such as economy,culture,education,politics, arts,law enfarcement, military, literature,science,
<br /> and technological developments despite institutional and systemic injustices designed
<br /> to silence and cover up these achievements and contributions;and
<br /> Whereas: during AAPI Neritage Month,we acknowledge the additional determination,hard work,and
<br /> perseverance AAPI persons must put forth to be heard and seen and that these additional efforts are a
<br /> result of inequitable institutionai and systemic injustices; and
<br /> Whereas: despite these contributions and teadership,the role of AAPI persons in the U.S.has been consistently
<br /> overlo4ked and undervalued in education inciuding areas such as math, science, literature,and
<br /> American history;and
<br /> Whereas: we celebrate the achievements and contributions of AAPI persons that enrich our history,society,and
<br /> culture,we must also acknowledge a darker aspect of the AAPI experience in America,which includes
<br /> .painful stereotypes, structural discrimination, injustices,and periods of hate and violence. These
<br /> actians come at the cost of the mentai health af the AAPI community and distorts the larger
<br /> community's ability to recognize the humanity in us all;and
<br /> [�i'hereas: the AAPI communities are among the fastest growing populations in Lexington;and
<br /> Whereas: AAPI communities in Lexington have shared their rich culture and traditions while representing their
<br /> communities through pubiic service and advocacy;and
<br /> Whereas: diversity represents one of our greatest strengths,and by recognizing the contributions and
<br /> accomplishments of AAPI persons,our town will put our values of inclusion into practice to build a
<br /> brighter future far all of our residents;and
<br /> Whereas: Lexington is committed to providing comprehensive support to ensure that Lexington is equitable and
<br /> weicoming to all people;and
<br /> Whereas: each of us has a personal responsibility to prevent the spread of misinformation, stereotypes,condemn
<br /> violent acts in any form,support all feilow community members, and reject stigma,hate,and bias in
<br /> alt its forms;and
<br /> Whereas: Lexington is proud to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, and commemorate the essential contributions,
<br /> sacrifices,and accornplishments that the AAPI communities have made,
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