CALIFORNIA
0002000B03
DROCLAMATION
Whereas, Filipino-American History Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October. This was established by the Filipino American National Historical Society to recognize the achievements, contributions and historical presence of Filipinos in the United States; and Whereas, October was chosen because the first-recorded presence of a Filipino in the Continental United States was in October 1587, and October is also officially recognized by the California Department of Education; and
Whereas, the City of Glendale recognizes the increasing number of Filipino-Americans who live and work in the City and therefore join in the celebration; and Whereas, the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale will continue to celebrate Filipino-American History Month to keep our tradition, to honor and say Thank You to our Members, Friends of FABAG and our First Responders and; Now therefore, I, Elen Asatryan, Mayor of the City of Glendale, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2024, as
Filipino-American History Month
in Glendale, California, and congratulate the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) for their ongoing expression of heritage and history, cultural awareness and community service.
yan, Mayor
October 8, 2024