It was an exquisite day filled with joy and appreciation for the Asian American Pacific Islander individuals who play an integral role in enriching the cultural tapestry, igniting creativity, and instilling boundless passion within our communities in the greater Bay Area, ultimately contributing to the vibrancy that makes this region a truly exceptional place to call home.

During the ceremony, Jung-Ho shared:

“I wanted to thank you for your kind recognition this afternoon. I’m especially honored to have represented the arts community as part of this celebration of Asian Americans.

It was especially moving when you stated that our goal was to “return music back to the people”. Nothing could be more true!

Equally rewarding was to share the stage with Herbert who has given so much. He’s a true institution and deserves all the appreciation this month of celebration represents.”

Text from the Proclamation:

FURTHERMORE, this Board of Supervisors commends Jung-Ho Pak, known for his unique approach and vision for symphonic music, and a frequent speaker on television and radio, including TED Talks and National Public Radio , and appears as a clinician and conductor at major musical festival nationwide. His leadership is inclusive of all ages, genres, and cultures. His motto “We have to give music back to the people”.