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SENATE MEMORIAL 8
48
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LEGISLATURE
- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -
FIRST SESSION
, 2007
INTRODUCED BY
Shannon Robinson
A MEMORIAL
DECLARING FEBRUARY 8 TO BE "ASIAN AMERICAN DAY" AT THE SENATE.
WHEREAS, there are over thirty thousand Asians living in
New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Asians in New Mexico come from Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Iraq, Iran, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan,
Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Asians have worked on the railroads and in
agriculture in New Mexico since the nineteenth century; and
WHEREAS, Asians in New Mexico have fought bravely in World
War I, World War II, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, the Gulf
War and in Afghanistan and in Iraq and have received medals of
honor, purple hearts and other military commendations; and
WHEREAS, Asians have contributed greatly to the economy of
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New Mexico through their labor, industry, businesses and
purchasing power; and
WHEREAS, Asians are contributing their unique culture,
customs and traditions to the already richly diverse culture of
New Mexico;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE
OF NEW MEXICO that February 8, 2007 be declared "Asian American
Day" at the senate.
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