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Read moreAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) was officially designated in 1992 to be celebrated and recognized during the month of May. However, it has actually been celebrated in an unofficial capacity in May since 1979. It is held in May to “commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.”
Read moreCelebrating Law Day 2023
Law Day, a national day set aside to celebrate the legal system, its contribution to American governance, and the rights and freedoms it has engendered, has been celebrated annually since 1961 when Congress passed a joint resolution designating May 1 as Law Day, U.S.A. To help cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the law and all that it encompasses, organizers at the American Bar Association have developed themes with activities and programs centered around that theme.
Read moreHuman Resources: Text & Treatises for Drafting Policies
The Harris County Hainsworth Law Library provides access to several digital materials on Human Resources. These resources are available through the library’s subscription to Westlaw, which is only available on library computers. Limited access is available through the library’s Westlaw Patron Access Remote Pilot program.
Read moreLaw Library of Congress May Webinars & Events
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If you are interested in learning free U.S. legal research strategies, mark your calendar for May because the Law Library of Congress Legal Research Institute is offering classes on these topics. You can find more information on the Legal Research Institute website.
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