Resolution No. 1012 is a Concurrent Resolution from the Oklahoma Legislature that designates May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. This resolution honors the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to the history and culture of Oklahoma and the United States. It highlights significant historical events, such as the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. in May 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, which was largely built by Chinese immigrants. The resolution also acknowledges the early Chinese settlers in Oklahoma and the growth of the Japanese population during the 1920s and 1940s, particularly noting their contributions during World War II.
The resolution emphasizes that nearly three percent of Oklahomans identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander, with roots in various countries across Asia and the Pacific Islands. It recognizes Oklahoma City’s "Little Saigon" as a cultural hub for the state's largest population of Asian descendants, predominantly Vietnamese. The resolution concludes by affirming the significant impact that AAPI citizens have had in various fields, including leadership, business, science, military service, sports, and the arts, thereby enriching the fabric of Oklahoma and the nation.