05/21/2026
Thank you City of Torrance, Mayor George Chen, and Torrance City Councilmembers for proclaiming May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in Torrance, recognizing the history, achievements, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout the South Bay.
AAPI Heritage Month commemorates the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and marks the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869, for which many of the laborers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.
Today, the City of Torrance is proud to be home to a large and diverse AAPI population. We celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions AAPI communities have made to our nation and local community through culture and the arts, law, science and technology, sports, and public service — including the courageous Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who served on the front lines during World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic as health care providers, first responders, teachers, and other essential workers.
Thank you for presenting this proclamation to our Senior Pastor during the Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5th 2026.
