; Whereas one-third of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions have graduation rates for Asian American and Pacific Islanders that exceed the national graduation rate; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions create culturally relevant academic programming, programs, and services to support low-income and first-generation students and increase the graduation rates of Asian American and Pacific Islander students; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it