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`iPJ&T S, following the rise in anti -Asian racism and mass shootings during the COVID-19
pandemic, it is crucial to acknowledge, celebrate and center the emotional resilience of Asian
American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities on the local, state, and national level;
and
`WXIRW, the establishment of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Mental Health Day
was made by the State of California, the City and County of San Francisco, and the City of Austin,
Texas on May 10, 2010, as a response to the growing awareness about mental health and promoting
mental wellness in the community; and
WXE9MXS, the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community is among the
fastest growing and most diverse racial groups in the United States, and have made remarkable
economic, political, and social contributions; and
"WET", approximately 25% of Americans experience and are diagnosed with a mental health
condition each year, impacting all communities regardless of race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic
status, sexual orientation, and gender among other factors; and
WJfE9S, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders have the lowest rates of utilization
of mental health services among ethnic populations due to the substantial stigma and denial that exists
as well as cultural and linguistic isolation of the community, family and individual; and
W&T", raising awareness about the mental health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and
Pacific Islander communities, past and present, encourages professional interest in health and human
services professions and fosters a diversified workforce that reflects the community.
JIVOW,7[EAWUI, I, April A. Verlato, Mayor of the City of Arcadia, do hereby proclaim May 10, 2024,
as
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Pacific Isfanfff 9KentaC.ifealth Day
and acknowledge the importance of raising awareness about mental health in the Asian American,
Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Dated this
Day o, f May, 2024
April g. Verlato, Mayor