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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month which is celebrated during the month of May:

 

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Week was first established in 1978 through a joint congressional resolution. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two key anniversaries - the arrival in the U.S. of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. Fourteen years later, Congress expanded the week to a month-long celebration.

 

“Today, I am proud to join with all Americans in celebrating the tremendous contributions the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has made to this country.  The AAPI community is the fastest-growing minority group in the United States. The Census Bureau estimates that by 2050 more than 33.4 million Asian Americans will live in the United States. 

 

“My district is home to many Hmong refugees. In fact, over 28 percent of Wisconsin's total Hmong population resides in Milwaukee County. The Hmong population continues to be an essential part of the Milwaukee community.  

 

“As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I encourage the people of my district and this nation to learn about the rich and proud heritage of Asian Pacific Americans.”

 

 

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