Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 40--Assemblymen 
    Spitler, Giunchigliani, Close, Allard, Price, 
    Brower, Chowning, Dini, Tiffany, Williams, 
    Buckley, Sandoval, Krenzer, Hettrick, Nolan, de 
    Braga, Segerblom, Ohrenschall, Arberry, Freeman, 
    Neighbors, Harrington, Batten, Evans, Tripple, 
    Marvel, Goldwater, Carpenter, Bache, Ernaut, 
    Fettic, Lambert, Stroth, Steel, Anderson, 
    Schneider, Humke, Braunlin, Monaghan, Bennett, 
    Perkins and Manendo

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ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--Proclaiming the month of May as 
       "Asian Pacific Heritage Month" in Nevada.


  WHEREAS, President Clinton has proclaimed the 
month of May "National Asian Pacific Heritage Month"; and
  WHEREAS, In the State of Nevada more than 
65,000 Southern Nevadans can trace their roots to Asia and 
the islands of the Pacific; and
  WHEREAS, Asian Pacific Americans have 
strived to gain the acceptance and respect of their fellow 
Americans by promoting cultural awareness, developing 
leadership abilities and cultivating positive skills and 
talents; and
  WHEREAS, The month-long observance will 
highlight the many different Asian Pacific cultures found in 
Southern Nevada through various special events and cultural 
presentations; and
  WHEREAS, On May 26, 1995, the first group of 
"Asian Pacific Champions of Excellence" awards will be 
presented to outstanding Southern Nevada residents whose 
contributions and achievements have made them positive role 
models for the Asian Pacific American community; and
  WHEREAS, These outstanding Asian Pacific 
Americans and Asian Pacific American Advocates include 
Golam Choudhury, M.D., Bashir Chowdhry, M.D., Hae Un Lee, 
Dr. Peter Lok, Nqoc Nquyen, Lilly Fong, Cal and Cindy Puana, 
Rozita Villanueva Lee, Rachaconda Prabhu, M.D., Supatra 
Chemprachum, George Goto, Stewart Bell and Richard 
Segerblom; now, therefore, be it
  RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE 
SENATE CONCURRING, That in recognition of the 
achievements and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to 
the State of Nevada, the members of the 68th session of the 
Nevada Legislature do hereby proclaim the month of May 
"Asian Pacific Heritage Month" in Nevada; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That the Nevada Legislature 
encourages all residents of Nevada to participate in local 
events which recognize and honor Asian Pacific Americans in 
an effort to become more aware of the Asian Pacific 
influence on the history of Nevada.

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