2021-75
2021-75
Proclamation of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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 April 26, 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-2021-75
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Casella.
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 18,205,898 Asian Pacific Americans in the United States, with 1,350 Asian Pacific
Americans in the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, Asian Pacific Americans have succeeded as successful and notable artists, Nobel Laureate scientists,
researchers, business leaders, human rights activists and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Asian Pacific Americans are very proud of their roots and of their vital role in the continued growth
of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Asian-American Heritage Month observance provides an opportunity for all Americans to learn
more about the contributions of men and women from Asia 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 as “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month” and encourages all citizens to recognize our
Asian Pacific Americans and the many contributions they have had made to our country.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/26/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK