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WHEREAS, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the United
States has been unfairly subjected to an increase of incidents of violence,
discrimination, and hate crimes, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, over two million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are working
on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in health care, law enforcement, education,
transportation, food industries, and several other services; and
WHEREAS, the use of derogatory Anti-Asian terminology and rhetoric related to
COVID-19 has perpetuated negative propaganda and stereotypes targeting Asian
American and Pacific Islanders; and
WHEREAS, historically, violence affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has been overlooked and or dismissed. Factors, such as language or cultural
differences and fear can create barriers in reporting hate crimes to law enforcement;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach is proud of its diverse community and denounces discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Due to recent
acts, we stand in solidarity with our Asian residents and business owners to send a
message that violence and hatred will not be tolerated; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach affirms our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community. We will work
together to embrace our city’s diversity, educate our community, and stand against all forms of bigotry.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Shelly Petrolia, Mayor of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on behalf of the City Commission do hereby proclaim August 10, 2021, as:
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER RECOGNITION DAY
and encourage all our residents to stand together against racism and serve as allies to members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official
Seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to be affixed this 10th day of August 2021.
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SHELLY PETROLIA
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