Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as:
[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 907 Introduced in House (IH)]
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114th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 907
Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history
and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to
the United States.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 28, 2016
Mr. Honda (for himself, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Mr.
McDermott, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Speier, Ms. Gabbard, Mr.
Grijalva, Mr. Becerra, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Swalwell of
California, Mr. Farr, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Takano, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr.
Sablan, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, and Ms. Judy Chu of
California) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history
and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to
the United States.
Whereas the earliest documented Filipino presence in the continental United
States was October 18, 1587, when the first ``Luzones Indios'' arrived
in Morro Bay, California, on board the Nuestra Senora de Esperanza, a
Manila-built galleon ship;
Whereas the Filipino American National Historical Society recognizes 1763 as the
year in which the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United
States was established in St. Malo, Louisiana;
Whereas the recognition of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United
States adds a new perspective to United States history by bringing
attention to the economic, cultural, social, and other notable
contributions made by Filipino Americans to the development of the
United States;
Whereas, with a population of approximately 3,898,739 individuals, the Filipino
American community is the second largest Asian American and Pacific
Islander group in the United States;
Whereas, from the Civil War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, Filipino
American servicemen and servicewomen have a longstanding history of
serving in the Armed Forces;
Whereas more than 250,000 Filipinos fought under the United States flag during
World War II to protect and defend the United States in the Pacific
theater;
Whereas, as of June 2016, certain family members of Filipino World War II
veterans who are United States citizens or lawful permanent residents
may apply through the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program of
the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for parole into
the United States to reunite with their families before their immigrant
visas become available;
Whereas, in July 2016, the Senate passed by unanimous consent S. 1555 (114th
Congress), a bill to award to Filipino veterans who fought alongside
United States troops in World War II the highest civilian honor bestowed
by Congress, a recognition for which Filipino World War II veterans have
waited more than 70 years;
Whereas Filipino Americans continue to demonstrate a commendable sense of
patriotism and honor;
Whereas nine Filipino Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor,
the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be
bestowed on an individual serving in the Armed Forces;
Whereas the late Thelma Garcia Buchholdt, born in Claveria, Cagayan, on the
island of Luzon in the Philippines--
(1) moved with her family to Alaska in 1965;
(2) was elected to the House of Representatives of Alaska in 1974;
(3) was the first Filipino woman elected to a State legislature; and
(4) authored a comprehensive history book entitled ``Filipinos in
Alaska: 1788-1958'';
Whereas Filipino American farm workers and labor leaders, such as Philip Vera
Cruz and Larry Itliong, played an integral role in the multiethnic
United Farm Workers movement alongside Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and
other Latino workers;
Whereas Filipino Americans play an integral role in the United States healthcare
system as nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals;
Whereas Filipino Americans have contributed greatly to music, dance, literature,
education, business, journalism, sports, fashion, politics, government,
science, technology, the fine arts, and other fields that enrich the
landscape of the United States;
Whereas, as mandated in the mission statement of the Filipino American National
Historical Society, efforts should continue to promote the study of
Filipino American history and culture because the roles of Filipino
Americans and other people of color have largely been overlooked in the
writing, teaching, and learning of United States history;
Whereas it is imperative for Filipino American youth to have positive role
models to instill in Filipino American youth--
(1) the significance of education, complemented by the richness of
Filipino American ethnicity; and
(2) the value of the Filipino American legacy; and
Whereas it is essential to promote the understanding, education, and
appreciation of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the
United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History
Month as--
(A) a study of the advancement of Filipino
Americans;
(B) a time to reflect on and remember the many
notable contributions that Filipino Americans have made
to the United States; and
(C) a time to renew efforts toward the research and
examination of history and culture so as to provide an
opportunity for all people of the United States to
learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate
the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the
United States; and
(2) urges the people of the United States to observe
Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and
activities.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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