2021-77
2021-77
Proclamation Taiwanese American Heritage Week
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 10,
2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-77
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman
Bettina.
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
1,350 Asian Americans living in the Town of Wappinger a significant portion of those residents
are Taiwanese; 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 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 this 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; and
WHEREAS during the current corona virus pandemic, the country of Taiwan and
Taiwanese Americans have donated millions of masks and Personal Protective Equipment to
hospitals and organizations in the U.S. and around the world, representing the spirit of generosity
that the Taiwanese people and Taiwanese Americans are known for; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger does hereby recognize and proclaim May 10, 2021 through May 14, 2021 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: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/10/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK