Killeen to hold Asian American and Pacific Islander observance on May 6

The City of Killeen and Mayor Debbie Nash-King will honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during a reception at City Hall on Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m.

The event will take place in the City Hall chamber on the first floor (101 North College Street) and the community is invited to attend. Invited guests include the Killeen Sister Cities, ACT Pasifika, the Killeen Korean Culture Center, the Japan Association of Killeen and Fort Hood/Cavazos, the Poly Mic Islanders Group and Siva Ori Polynesia. Mayor Nash-King will present an official proclamation to those organizations.

Killeen Koran Culture Center will have a traditional performance and organizations will provide remarks.

The 2025 theme from the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is "A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience." The theme honors the hard work of AANHPI leaders who established a foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity.

This observance dates back to 1978 when the 95^th Congress passed a resolution for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week and in 1979, President Carter issued the proclamation designating the commemorative week beginning on May 4. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush issued the presidential proclamation designating May 1990 as the first Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.