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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, acknowledging the significant contributions of individuals with ancestry from Asia and Pacific Islands. The resolution highlights that this commemoration was originally established by the U.S. Congress as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Week and expanded to a month-long celebration in 1992. The month of May was specifically chosen due to two historic events: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad by a predominantly Chinese workforce on May 10, 1869. The resolution notes that according to 2022 Census Bureau estimates, approximately 6.2 percent of Americans identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander, with about 24 million Americans claiming Asian ancestry and 1.6 million tracing origins to Pacific Islands. By recognizing this heritage month, the Texas House of Representatives aims to celebrate the cultural diversity, traditions, and significant contributions of AAPI communities to the prosperity and cultural richness of the nation.

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