Rep Chu Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Washington, DC – Today marks the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which commemorates the history, contributions, and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community throughout the month of May. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional Leaders released the following statements:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time to recognize the many contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have made to the success and vibrancy of our nation. From the Chinese railroad workers who helped to build our first transcontinental railroad, to Southeast Asians who fled war torn countries to seek safety along our shores, to Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders working to preserve their rich cultural traditions – the Asian American and Pacific Islander story has always centered around the promise of the American Dream. As the fastest growing racial group in the United States, and the largest wave of new immigrants to our country, AAPIs also play an integral role in shaping our nation’s future.
“As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), I am thrilled to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with our AAPI communities all across the nation and look forward to continuing to fight for policies that ensure a better future for AAPIs and all Americans.”