Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month Celebration

Asian Pacific American heritage began when President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution declaring the first Asian Pacific American Heritage Week as May 4-10, 1979. Then in 1990, President George Bush signed an extension making the week-long celebration into a month-long. Finally, Public Law 102-450 approved in October 23, 1992, designated May of each year Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

The Goddard Advisory Committee for Asian Pacific American Employees invites all employees to the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month activities, which will occur as follow:

Federal Asian Pacific American Council 18th Annual Congressional Seminar National Leadership Training Conference and Exhibits

When: May 12-16

Where: Crystal Marriott Hotel, Crystal City, VA
Congressional Seminar at J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC (May 13)

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Time: 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM
Where: Bldg 8 Auditorium
(There will be a free sampling: "Taste of Asia" tasting of a variety of foods from different Asian countries.)

Book Signing: "Widow of Que Moy," follows the presentation.
Sponsored by the Goddard Chinese American Club and the Advisory Committee for Asian Pacific American Employees.

When: Thursday, May 22, 2003
Time: 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM
Where: GSFC Recreation Center
(Non- Members, $3 for light lunch)