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Council Member Mink, speaking on the council dais, said she is “personally a product of the legacy of leadership and resilience” of the AANHPI community and noted the county’s AANHPI population has grown from about 4% when her parents arrived to “over 15%” today.

A staff-produced video introduced Chief Mark Yamada, Montgomery County’s first Asian American police chief, Mayur Modi, executive director of the American Diversity Group, and the owners of Mandalay restaurant in Silver Spring. Chief Yamada spoke in the video about community engagement and encouraged officers to “get outside your comfort zone” and “get outside into the community.” Mayur Modi described the American Diversity Group’s mission as providing “health equity in the community, providing them the health care access, education, and resources in the community.”

The proclamation text cited county demographic figures saying more than 162,000 residents identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander, representing more than 15% of the county population, and noted the AANHPI community comes from more than 37 countries and more than 20 ethnic subgroups. The proclamation named a theme for 2025: “a legacy of leadership and resilience.”

Council members and staff invited community leaders and representatives from other levels of government to the ceremony; the council recessed afterward for a luncheon celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month. The proclamation was presented as a ceremonial recognition; no ordinance or budget appropriation was enacted as part of the item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 13, 2025 - Council Session AM (FULL)","oneSentenceSummary","The Montgomery County Council proclaimed May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, showcased a video highlighting local leaders and organizations, and heard remarks from council members about the community's growth and contributions.","taxTitle","Montgomery County, Maryland","taxId",3351,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6057803,"Montgomery County proclaims May 12 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis awareness day",256,14000,270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3299826-03443f5a468eb270b5ec592164050e5f&start=14&end=270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3299826-03443f5a468eb270b5ec592164050e5f/thumbnail_14000.jpg","/articles/6057803/Montgomery-County/Maryland/Montgomery-County-proclaims-May-12-Myalgic-Encephalomyelitis-awareness-day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057803-79ee8f1bb4e2833b4567286e7817c871/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167787&Signature=bmHN4MEL8whs4ee8oqMiPLGuuaxqRNbzVSr0H6Tg87BeqtcUvwMKN4nywW1b3HIhdb5Aq48YSqhLwR3WO~onTEdcIYP7qUrUYWn0iyVb-jl23LeuL33ibbdhdmkLdUDzHPHC~~MHsrs3NIVGPVFiv9EIfROCevBrIId2b~zjePNwU2HGIOE8ct0V7qXqW~MWtFLRXgDHg4bTbGcOCL7MSXd-Td8CEzifkmBQkR937bIaRIM8E5mmXaMklBU6pKzP3SC0HxBzn4oPO2I9lee5KZFAy7ruS6SQOCpv8khg7HbJKBE3mDxu~qLBKvcMCJjxwFEbWTJkknnMRfRsQViGSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montgomery County Council on May 13 read a proclamation recognizing May 12, 2025, as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) awareness day and invited local advocates to speak about gaps in research, diagnosis, and services.

The proclamation, read by the Council president and Dr. Davis, said ME — also known as chronic fatigue syndrome — is a “chronic complex autoimmune system disease that drastically limits the lives and activities of those who contract it.” It noted that before COVID-19, ME afflicted at least 46,000 Marylanders and that the illness’ prevalence grew after the pandemic; the proclamation cited estimates that between 635,000 Maryland residents may now be affected. It also said 50% to 75% of adults with ME are unable to work and estimated an annual loss in productivity in Maryland of between $319 million and $450 million.

Dr. Davis described ME as “a complex debilitating condition that affects an estimated 1 to 2.5 million Americans,” and emphasized symptoms including “profound exhaustion,” “cognitive impairment often referred to as brain fog,” and “post-exertional malaise,” which she defined as “a worsening of symptoms even after minor physical or mental activity.”

Bridget Collins, chair of ME Action Maryland, told the council she has lived with ME for decades and urged the county to support residents affected by the condition. “We named the event Millions Missing because millions of us are missing,” Collins said, describing people who are homebound and unable to participate in work or school.

The proclamation called for increased government and private research funding and for improved clinical training so frontline medical practitioners can make faster, more accurate diagnoses and connect people to disability resources. The council and County Executive Mark Elrich were named in the proclamation as proclaiming the day in Montgomery County.

No formal vote beyond reading and approving the proclamation was recorded; the item was presented as a ceremonial recognition. The presentation was followed by a photo opportunity with the advocate who addressed the council.","The Montgomery County Council read and approved a proclamation recognizing May 12, 2025, as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) awareness day and heard remarks from advocates about diagnosis, care, and research needs.","actionData","errors"]

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Montgomery County recognizes AANHPI Heritage Month, spotlights local leaders

Montgomery County proclaims May 12 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis awareness day