The resolution acknowledges the significant historical contributions of Chinese Americans in Washington State, highlighting their migration during the 19th century due to conflicts such as the Taiping Rebellion and the Opium War. By 1880, over 3,000 Chinese individuals had settled in the Washington Territory, playing a vital role in its development. However, the resolution also addresses the racial tensions that escalated in the 1880s, leading to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and violent events like the Tacoma and Seattle Riots, which resulted in the expulsion and loss of life among Chinese Americans.

Today, Washington is home to more than 190,000 Chinese Americans, who contribute to nearly two percent of the state's population. The resolution recognizes the ongoing efforts of the Chinese American community to preserve their culture and heritage through various organizations and churches, as well as their significant contributions across multiple sectors, including agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts. The Washington State House of Representatives expresses its acknowledgment of the historical discrimination faced by this community and affirms their essential role in the state's civic, cultural, and economic life.