Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer proclaims May 2006 Taiwanese American Heritage Month

May 1, 2006 - Orlando, FL - On May 1st, 2006, at 2:20 pm, during a televised ceremony at the City Council Session in Orlando's City Hall, Mayor Buddy Dyer announced a Proclamation that proclaimed May 2006 to be Taiwanese American Heritage Month.

A group of representatives of the Taiwanese-American community led by Tony Coolidge of the ATAYAL organization were present at the ceremony to pledge support for the Orlando Sister Cities program. Tainan, Taiwan is a sister city of Orlando, Florida. Other members of the group in attendance included Maurice Kuo, President of the Taiwanese American Association of Greater Orlando and other prominent members of the same organization.

Tony Coolidge also shared with City Council about the community events that were being held throughout the month, including a photographic and cultural exhibit by the ATAYAL organization held from May 6 - May 30 at the Scott Laurent Collection in Winter Park, Florida, as well as the Dragon Boat Festival held on Saturday, May 20th.

At the conclusion of the announcements, there was a presentation of gifts to the mayor and a photo opportunity.

For more information, please contact:

Tony Coolidge
ATAYAL
321-206-8040
E-mail: mail@atayal.org