83 FR 19893 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2018

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 87 (May 4, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-09726

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 87 (Friday, May 4, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 87 (Friday, May 4, 2018)]
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Vol. 83

Friday,

No. 87

May 4, 2018

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 9733--Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 
2018



Proclamation 9734--National Foster Care Month, 2018



Proclamation 9735--National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2018



Proclamation 9736--Older Americans Month, 2018



Proclamation 9737--National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2018



Proclamation 9738--Loyalty Day, 2018


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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9733 of April 30, 2018

                
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage 
                Month, 2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have 
                contributed immeasurably to our Nation's development 
                and diversity as a people. During Asian American and 
                Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize their 
                tremendous contributions, which have helped strengthen 
                our communities, industries, Armed Forces, national 
                security, and institutions of governance. Through their 
                industriousness and love of country, our Nation has 
                enjoyed the privileges and enrichments of multiple 
                innovations and societal advancements.

                Indian American Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of 
                Indian descent to fly in space, and became an American 
                hero for her devotion to the Space Shuttle program and 
                its various missions transporting cargo and crew to and 
                from the International Space Station. For her 
                achievements, the Congress posthumously awarded her the 
                Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and the National 
                Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 
                posthumously awarded her the NASA Space Flight Medal 
                and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. Ms. Chawla's 
                courage and passion continue to serve as an inspiration 
                for millions of American girls who dream of one day 
                becoming astronauts.

                Susan Ahn Cuddy, who was the daughter of the first 
                Korean couple to immigrate to the United States, also 
                uplifted the Nation through strong work ethic, an 
                unwavering love of country, and a steadfast devotion to 
                her life mission, even in the face of great adversity. 
                She was the first Asian-American woman to join the U.S. 
                Navy. During World War II, she excelled as a code 
                breaker and became the first female aerial gunnery 
                officer in the Naval Forces. Lieutenant Cuddy would go 
                on to further serve her country as an intelligence 
                analyst at the National Security Agency.

                America is a country that values hard work, an honest 
                living, and a commitment to the ideals of life, 
                liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For these 
                reasons, America cherishes its connections with the 
                Indo-Pacific region, which shares an appreciation for 
                these principles. Americans of Asian and Pacific 
                Islander heritage help to reinforce these 
                relationships, which are stronger today than ever 
                before. As President, I have visited and renewed ties 
                with countries from which many proud Americans hail, 
                including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the 
                Philippines. During my visits to these countries, I 
                shared my vision for continued prosperity, peace, and 
                security through a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 
                It is clear that a renewed sense of our common purpose 
                and goals has consolidated and strengthened our 
                economic, cultural, and security relationships.

                This month, and every month, we honor the more than 20 
                million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who call 
                America home, including those living in Guam, American 
                Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, 
                and we salute those who have served and are currently 
                serving our Nation in the Armed Forces. Together, we 
                will continue to make our country more prosperous and 
                secure for all Americans.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution

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                and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim 
                May 2018 as Asian American and Pacific Islander 
                Heritage Month. The Congress, by Public Law 102-450, as 
                amended, has also designated the month of May each year 
                as ``Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.'' I 
                encourage all Americans to learn more about those of 
                Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander 
                heritage, and to observe this month with appropriate 
                programs and activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                second.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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Section		Presidential Documents
FR Citation		83 FR 19893