File #: RS2024-442   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/29/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/7/2024 Final action: 5/7/2024
Title: A resolution recognizing May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
Sponsors: Terry Vo, Zulfat Suara, Sandy Ewing, Quin Evans-Segall, Kyonzte Toombs, Brenda Gadd, Erin Evans, Delishia Porterfield, Emily Benedict, Joy Styles, Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Tom Cash, Mike Cortese, Tasha Ellis, Jeff Eslick, Jennifer Gamble, Jeff Gregg, Deonte Harrell, Olivia Hill, Rollin Horton, Joy Smith Kimbrough, Jacob Kupin, Bob Nash, Sean Parker, Jeff Preptit, John Rutherford, Sandra Sepulveda, Jason Spain, Brandon Taylor, Jennifer Webb, Ginny Welsch

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A resolution recognizing May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

 

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WHEREAS, since 1992, the month of May has been designated under federal law to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (“AANHPI”) in our nation’s history; and

 

WHEREAS, the AANHPI communities are inherently diverse and composed of more than 45 distinct ethnicities and more than 100 language dialects; and

 

WHEREAS, more than 28,000 Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders call Nashville and Davidson County home; and

 

WHEREAS, AANHPI citizens have a noted history of public service in Nashville, Davidson County, and the State of Tennessee, with representation on the Metropolitan Council, various boards and commissions, and the Tennessee General Assembly; and

 

WHEREAS, the contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have benefitted Nashville and Davidson County, whether through business, culture, education, entertainment, and service; and

 

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and honor these communities for their essential roles locally and across the country.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

 

Section 1.  The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

 

Section 2.  This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.