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Proclamation: Taiwanese American Heritage Week 2017
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on May 8, 2017.
The meeting was called to order by Lori A. Jiava, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2017-94
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled William Ciccarelli Seconder Q El El ElElWithdrawn John J.Fenton Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by Councilman
Ciccarelli.
WHEREAS, America has been continually renewed and enriched by the many different people who choose to
come here and become our fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, each person brings a part of his or her own heritage, which over time becomes part of our common
heritage; and
WHEREAS, many generations of Asian Americans have helped make America the cultural melting pot it is
today; and
WHEREAS, there are over 500,000 Taiwanese Americans in the United States, with a significant Taiwanese
American population in the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have succeeded as successful and notable artists, Nobel Laureate scientists,
researchers, business leaders, human rights activists and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans are very proud of their roots and of their vital role in the continued growth of
our nation; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is a sovereign, independent country but continues to be illegitimately claimed by the
People's Republic of China as a renegade province; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan and the United States share a common commitment of the ideals of democracy, freedom and
human rights; and
WHEREAS, the United States provides safety and security guarantees to Taiwan for the preservation of its
democracy; and
WHEREAS, due to American support, Taiwan's voice is heard while it strives for participation in international
organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese American Heritage Week recognizes the longstanding friendship between the United
States and Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese American Heritage Week observance provides an opportunity for all Americans to learn
more about the contributions of men and women from Taiwan have made to our nation and to the world at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby
recognize and proclaim May 14, 2017 through May 21, 2017 as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week" and encourages all
citizens to recognize our Taiwanese heritage and the many contributions Taiwanese Americans have made to our country.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: William Ciccarelli, Councilman
AYES: Jiava, Beale, Ciccarelli, Fenton, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/8/2017
The Resolu ' my declared Adopted.
JOSS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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