Next week, a celebration in Bensonhurst will honor the contributions of Chinese-American railroad workers, marking the 156th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad. The event includes a press conference led by Assemblymembers William Colton and Grace Lee, alongside Councilmember Susan Zhuang, to draw attention to the historical significance of Chinese immigrants in this monumental project. A resolution recognizing their achievements will be introduced on May 14, supported by the Assembly's Asian Pacific American Task Force, with an associated exhibit planned to educate the public about these often-overlooked laborers.
The upcoming celebration on May 10 will honor the significant contributions of Chinese-American railroad workers, culminating with a resolution recognizing their achievements on May 14.
Assemblymember William Colton plans to lead constituents to Albany to support the resolution that acknowledges the vital role of Chinese immigrants in the Transcontinental Railroad's construction.
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