PROCLAMATION
Filipino American History Month
October 2026
WHEREAS, Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the United States, the second largest ethnic group in California, and the largest Asian group in Santa Clarita; 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, Filipino American History Month provides an opportunity to promote the study of Filipino American history and culture, and recognize the richness of the Filipino American ethnicity; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month and commemorate the valuable contributions and accomplishments that Filipino Americans have made in this country.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim October 2026, as Filipino American History Month.
Signed this 13th day of October, 2026.
Laurene Weste, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California