The Philadelphia City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Dual Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month. This resolution honors the history, stories, and contributions of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Jewish Americans to the city, state, and nation. It affects the Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Jewish American communities in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 2026 as Dual Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia in recognition of America 250, celebrating the rich history, interwoven stories, and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Jewish Americans to our Nation, Commonwealth, and City.
View legislation on Legistar →Unanimous2026-04-23
Philadelphia Legistar recorded this action as unanimous, but did not publish a member-by-member tally.
Official Action Note
A motion was made by Driscoll that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.