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Select Board proclaims May 11–18, 2025 Taiwanese American Heritage Week in Brookline
Summary
The Select Board read and approved a proclamation recognizing Taiwanese American Heritage Week (May 11–18, 2025), noting the community's contributions and marking the 46th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.
The Brookline Select Board read and approved a proclamation designating May 11–May 18, 2025 as Taiwanese American Heritage Week in Brookline.
Chair Bernard Green read the proclamation on the floor, noting the role of generations of Taiwanese immigrants in American life and referencing the Taiwan Relations Act and its role in U.S.-Taiwan relations. The proclamation cites the contribution of Taiwanese Americans to culture, science, research, human rights activism and business, notes an estimated 500,000 Taiwanese Americans nationally and a significant local population, and encourages residents to learn about Taiwan and participate in related programs.
The proclamation was included in omnibus item consideration and adopted as read.
