WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has hailed Indian-origin Kalpana Chawla as an American hero for devoting her lifestyles to the gap programme and galvanizing hundreds of thousands of girls to develop into astronauts.
Trump's remarks came on Monday as he issued a proclamation mentioning May as 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month'. The US Congress has additionally designated the month of May every 12 months as "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month."
Chawla, 40, used to be the primary lady of Indian-origin in area. She used to be one of the vital seven staff members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia crisis in 2003 when the spacecraft disintegrated throughout its re-entry into the Earth's environment.
"Indian American Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian descent to fly in space, and became an American hero for her devotion to the Space Shuttle programme and its various missions transporting cargo and crew to and from the International Space Station," Trump stated.
For her achievements, the Congress posthumously awarded her the Congressional Space Medal of Honour, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) posthumously awarded her the NASA Space Flight Medal and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, he stated.
"Ms Chawla's courage and passion continue to serve as an inspiration for millions of American girls who dream of one day becoming astronauts," stated Trump.
The proclamation noted that throughout Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Trump management recognises their tremendous contributions.
"Through their industriousness and love of country, our nation has enjoyed the privileges and enrichments of multiple innovations and societal advancements," Trump stated.
There are more than 20 million Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders who call America home, together with those residing in Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.
America is a rustic that values laborious paintings, a good residing, and a commitment to the beliefs of lifestyles, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Trump stated.
"For these reasons, America cherishes its connections with the Indo-Pacific region, which shares an appreciation for these principles, he asserted. Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage help to reinforce these relationships, which are stronger today than ever before," he added.
Trump's remarks came on Monday as he issued a proclamation mentioning May as 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month'. The US Congress has additionally designated the month of May every 12 months as "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month."
Chawla, 40, used to be the primary lady of Indian-origin in area. She used to be one of the vital seven staff members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia crisis in 2003 when the spacecraft disintegrated throughout its re-entry into the Earth's environment.
"Indian American Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian descent to fly in space, and became an American hero for her devotion to the Space Shuttle programme and its various missions transporting cargo and crew to and from the International Space Station," Trump stated.
For her achievements, the Congress posthumously awarded her the Congressional Space Medal of Honour, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) posthumously awarded her the NASA Space Flight Medal and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, he stated.
"Ms Chawla's courage and passion continue to serve as an inspiration for millions of American girls who dream of one day becoming astronauts," stated Trump.
The proclamation noted that throughout Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Trump management recognises their tremendous contributions.
"Through their industriousness and love of country, our nation has enjoyed the privileges and enrichments of multiple innovations and societal advancements," Trump stated.
There are more than 20 million Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders who call America home, together with those residing in Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.
America is a rustic that values laborious paintings, a good residing, and a commitment to the beliefs of lifestyles, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Trump stated.
"For these reasons, America cherishes its connections with the Indo-Pacific region, which shares an appreciation for these principles, he asserted. Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage help to reinforce these relationships, which are stronger today than ever before," he added.
Donald Trump hails Kalpana Chawla as American hero
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