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Proc 9595ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9595

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2017

This proclamation designates May 2017 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the nation and encouraging Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. It cites Public Law 102-450, which established the annual observance, and highlights notable figures including Dr. Sammy Lee and Katherine Sui Fun Cheung.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 20795

Impact dates

  1. Start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2017 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Encourage all Americans to learn more about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage
  • Encourage observation with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued designating May 2017 as heritage month

Near term (90d)

  • May 2017 observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9595: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2017 · Executive Orders