PROCLAMATION OF THE GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH
DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022
as
”FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH”
WHEREAS, in 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California; and WHEREAS, the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California; and WHEREAS, through the development of these three institutions – Filipino American Studies (FAS), Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), and Filipino American History Month (FAHM) – we recognize how Filipino Americans have initiated collective, grassroots efforts to ensure that their voices are heard, that their experiences are recognized, and their histories are told; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge these major historical markers in our community, and we encourage Filipino Americans and their allies across the country to collectively celebrate Filipino American History Month 2022 with these legacies in mind; and WHEREAS, we also recognize the many ways that Filipino Americans have created spaces and programs to better enhance our communities – hence maintaining long-lasting legacies for future generations; and
WHEREAS, in acknowledging the many legacies created by Filipino Americans across the United States, we encourage our community members to brainstorm ways to create a more sustainable impact for future generations of Filipino American communities too.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach does herby officially proclaim that the month of October, 2022 as Filipino American History Month.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 26th day of September 2022.
Jeff Lee, Mayor
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk
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