AB 7: Public schools: Larry Itliong Day.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2015-06-30
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim certain days each year for specified reasons. Existing law also designates particular days each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions and encourages those entities to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on those dates.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day, would designate that date each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions, and would encourage those entities to observe that date by conducting exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong and the contributions he made to the state.
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim certain days each year for specified reasons. Existing law also designates particular days each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions and encourages those entities to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on those dates.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day, would designate that date each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions, and would encourage those entities to observe that date by conducting exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong and the contributions he made to the state.
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim certain days each year for specified reasons. Existing law also designates particular days each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions and encourages those entities to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on those dates.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day, would designate that date of each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions, and would encourage those entities to observe that date by conducting exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong and the contributions he made to the state.
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim certain days each year for specified reasons. Existing law also designates particular days each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions and encourages those entities to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on those dates.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day, would designate that date of each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions, and would encourage those entities to observe that date by conducting exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong and the contributions he made to the state.
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim certain days each year for specified reasons. Existing law also designates particular days each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions and encourages those entities to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on those dates.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day, would designate that date of each year as having special significance in public schools and educational institutions, and would encourage those entities to observe that date by conducting exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong and the contributions he made to the state.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Larry Itliong was a native of the Philippines and was born on October 25, 1913, in San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
(b)At 15 years of age with only a sixth grade education, Larry Itliong decided to seek out the land of milk and honey in order to pursue his studies, and moved to the United States of America in 1929. As a result of the Great Depression, Larry Itliong was forced to work on the railroads and then as a migrant farmworker traveling through Montana, South Dakota, Washington, and finally California. During that time, Larry Itliong learned of the plight suffered by Filipinos and other immigrants working as farm laborers.
(c)Larry Itliong was a prominent leader in one of the greatest social justice movements in the United States of America: the American farm labor movement. He organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos to strike against the grape growers of Delano, California, and continued on that strike for eight days while suffering through violence imposed by the growers hired hands and the sheriffs department, and being thrown out of the labor camp.
(d)However, Larry Itliong remained tenacious and resilient, calling upon Cesar Chavez and his followers to join forces with the Filipinos and strike together. Due partly as a result of Larry Itliongs persuasiveness, the two groups combined, establishing the United Farm Workers of America Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, which led to the United Farm Workers of America, one of the greatest unions in the history of the nation. The unification of farm labor workers of different ethnicities was unprecedented at that time, setting an example for future generations of workers and organizers and proving to be one of the reasons for the success of the movement.
(e)Larry Itliong moved on to become the President of the Filipino American Political Association, the first national political Filipino American organization and a crucial alliance between Filipino professionals and laborers that grew out of the Delano Grape Strike.
(f)Larry Itliong was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs who no longer had families and needed a place to call home.
(g)Larry Itliong passed away in 1977 at the age of 63 leaving behind his wife and seven children.
(h)The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States of America. Larry Itliong deserves proper recognition for his numerous sacrifices in the name of justice and the suppression of severely inadequate working conditions.
(i)Larry Itliongs legacy has been acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, formerly known as Alvarado Middle School. The middle school has been renamed Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School in honor of the two labor movement heroes. It is the first school in the United States of America to be named after a Filipino American.
SEC. 2.Section 37222.18 is added to the Education Code, to read:37222.18.(a)October 25 of each year is designated and set apart as Larry Itliong Day, a day having special significance pursuant to Section 37222.
(b)On Larry Itliong Day, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to this state.
SEC. 3.Section 6725 is added to the Government Code, to read:6725.The Governor annually shall proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Larry Itliong was a native of the Philippines and was born on October 25, 1913, in San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
(b)At 15 years of age with only a sixth grade education, Larry Itliong decided to seek out the land of milk and honey in order to pursue his studies, and moved to the United States of America in 1929. As a result of the Great Depression, Larry Itliong was forced to work on the railroads and then as a migrant farmworker traveling through Montana, South Dakota, Washington, and finally California. During that time, Larry Itliong learned of the plight suffered by Filipinos and other immigrants working as farm laborers.
(c)Larry Itliong was a prominent leader in one of the greatest social justice movements in the United States of America: the American farm labor movement. He organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos to strike against the grape growers of Delano, California, and continued on that strike for eight days while suffering through violence imposed by the growers hired hands and the sheriffs department, and being thrown out of the labor camp.
(d)However, Larry Itliong remained tenacious and resilient, calling upon Cesar Chavez and his followers to join forces with the Filipinos and strike together. Due partly as a result of Larry Itliongs persuasiveness, the two groups combined, establishing the United Farm Workers of America Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, which led to the United Farm Workers of America, one of the greatest unions in the history of the nation. The unification of farm labor workers of different ethnicities was unprecedented at that time, setting an example for future generations of workers and organizers and proving to be one of the reasons for the success of the movement.
(e)Larry Itliong moved on to become the President of the Filipino American Political Association, the first national political Filipino American organization and a crucial alliance between Filipino professionals and laborers that grew out of the Delano Grape Strike.
(f)Larry Itliong was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs who no longer had families and needed a place to call home.
(g)Larry Itliong passed away in 1977 at the age of 63 leaving behind his wife and seven children.
(h)The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States of America. Larry Itliong deserves proper recognition for his numerous sacrifices in the name of justice and the suppression of severely inadequate working conditions.
(i)Larry Itliongs legacy has been acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, formerly known as Alvarado Middle School. The middle school has been renamed Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School in honor of the two labor movement heroes. It is the first school in the United States of America to be named after a Filipino American.
SEC. 2.Section 37222.18 is added to the Education Code, to read:37222.18.(a)October 25 of each year is designated and set apart as Larry Itliong Day, a day having special significance pursuant to Section 37222.
(b)On Larry Itliong Day, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to this state.
SEC. 3.Section 6725 is added to the Government Code, to read:6725.The Governor annually shall proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Larry Itliong was a native of the Philippines and was born on October 25, 1913, in San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
(b)At the young age of 15, 15 years of age with only a sixth grade education, Larry Itliong decided to seek out the land of milk and honey in order to pursue his studies studies, and moved to the United States of America in 1929. As a result of the Great Depression, Larry Itliong was forced to work on the railroads and then as a migrant farmworker traveling through Montana, South Dakota, Washington, and finally California. During that time, Larry Itliong learned of the plight suffered by Filipinos and other immigrants working as farm laborers.
(c)Larry Itliong was a prominent leader in one of the greatest social justice movements in the United States of America: the American farm labor movement. He organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos to strike against the grape growers of Delano, California, and continued on that strike for eight days while suffering through violence imposed by the growers hired hands and the sheriff department sheriffs department, and being thrown out of the labor camp.
(d)However, Larry Itliong remained tenacious and resilient, calling upon Cesar Chavez and his followers to join forces with the Filipinos and strike together. Due partly as a result of Larry Itliongs persuasions, persuasiveness, the two groups combined combined, establishing the United Farm Workers of America, America Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, which led to the United Farm Workers of America, one of the greatest unions in the history of the nation. The unification of farm labor workers of different ethnicities was unprecedented at that time, setting an example for future generations of workers and organizers and proving to be one of the reasons for the success of the movement.
(e)Larry Itliong moved on to become the President of the Filipino American Political Alliance, Association, the first national political Filipino American organization and a crucial alliance between Filipino professional professionals and laborers that grew out of the Delano Grape Strike.
(f)Larry Itliong was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs who no longer had families and needed a place to call home.
(g)Larry Itliong passed away in 1977 at the age of 63 leaving behind his wife and seven children.
(h)The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States of America. Larry Itliong deserves proper recognition for his numerous sacrifices in the name of justice and the suppression of severely inadequate working conditions.
(i)Larry Itliongs legacy has been acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, formerly known as Alvarado Middle School. The middle school has been renamed Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School in honor of the two labor movement heroes. It is the first school in the United States of America to be named after a Filipino American.
SEC. 2.Section 37222.18 is added to the Education Code, to read:37222.18.(a)October 25 of each year is designated and set apart as Larry Itliong Day, a day having special significance pursuant to Section 37222.
(b)On Larry Itliong Day, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to this state.
SEC. 3.Section 6725 is added to the Government Code, to read:6725.The Governor annually shall proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Larry Itliong was a native of the Phillippines Philippines and was born on October 25, 1913, in San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
(b)At the young age of 15, with only a sixth grade education, Larry Itliong decided to seek out the land of milk and money honey in order to pursue his studies and moved to the United States of America in 1929. As a result of the Great Depression, Larry Itliong was forced to work on the railroads and then as a migrant farmworker traveling through Montana, South Dakota, Washington, and finally California. During that time, Larry Itliong learned of the plight suffered by Filipinos and other immigrants working as farm laborers.
(c)Larry Itliong was a prominent leader in one of the greatest social justice movements in the United States of America: the American farm labor movement. He organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos to strike against the grape growers of Delano, California, and continued on that strike for eight days while suffering through violence imposed by the growers hired hands and the sheriff department and being thrown out of the labor camp.
(d)However, Larry Itliong remained tenacious and resilient, calling upon Cesar Chavez and his followers to join forces with the Filipinos and strike together. Due partly as a result of Larry Itliongs persuasions, the two groups combined establishing the United Farm Workers of America, one of the greatest unions in the history of the nation. The unification of farm labor workers of different ethnicities was unprecedented at that time, setting an example for future generations of workers and organizers and proving to be one of the reasons for the success of the movement.
(e)Larry Itliong moved on to become the President of the Filipino American Political Alliance, the first national political Filipino American organization and a crucial alliance between Filipino professional and laborers that grew out of the Delano Grape Strike.
(f)Larry Itliong was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs who no longer had families and needed a place to call home.
(g)Larry Itliong passed away in 1977 at the age of 63 leaving behind his wife and seven children.
(h)The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States of America. Larry Itliong deserves proper recognition for his numerous sacrifices in the name of justice and the suppression of severely inadequate working conditions.
(i)Larry Itliongs legacy has been acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, formerly known as Alvarado Middle School. The middle school has been renamed Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School in honor of the two labor movement heroes. It is the first school in the United States of America to be named after a Filipino American.
SEC. 2.Section 37222.18 is added to the Education Code, to read:37222.18.(a)October 25 of each year is designated and set apart as Larry Itliong Day, a day having special significance pursuant to Section 37222.
(b)On Larry Itliong Day, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to this state.
SEC. 3.Section 6725 is added to the Government Code, to read:6725.The Governor annually shall proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Larry Itliong was a native of the Phillippines and was born on October 25, 1913, in San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
(b)At the young age of 15, with only a sixth grade education, Larry Itliong decided to seek out the land of milk and money in order to pursue his studies and moved to the United States of America in 1929. As a result of the Great Depression, Larry Itliong was forced to work on the railroads and then as a migrant farm worker traveling through Montana, South Dakota, Washington, and finally California. During that time, Larry Itliong learned of the plight suffered by Filipinos and other immigrants working as farm laborers.
(c)Larry Itliong was a prominent leader in one of the greatest social justice movements in the United States of America: the American farm labor movement. He organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos to strike against the grape growers of Delano, California, and continued on that strike for eight days while suffering through violence imposed by the growers hired hands and the sheriff department and being thrown out of the labor camp.
(d)However, Larry Itliong remained tenacious and resilient, calling upon Cesar Chavez and his followers to join forces with the Filipinos and strike together. Due partly as a result of Larry Itliongs persuasions, the two groups combined establishing the United Farm Workers of America, one of the greatest unions in the history of the nation. The unification of farm labor workers of different ethnicities was unprecedented at that time, setting an example for future generations of workers and organizers and proving to be one of the reasons for the success of the movement.
(e)Larry Itliong moved on to become the President of the Filipino American Political Alliance, the first national political Filipino American organization and a crucial alliance between Filipino professional and laborers that grew out of the Delano Grape Strike.
(f)Larry Itliong was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs who no longer had families and needed a place to call home.
(g)Larry Itliong passed away in 1977 at the age of 63 leaving behind his wife and seven children.
(h)The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States of America. Larry Itliong deserves proper recognition for his numerous sacrifices in the name of justice and the suppression of severely inadequate working conditions.
(i)Larry Itliongs legacy has been acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, formerly known as Alvarado Middle School. The middle school has been renamed Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School in honor of the two labor movement heroes. It is the first school in the United States of America to be named after a Filipino American.
SEC. 2.Section 37222.18 is added to the Education Code, to read:37222.18.(a)October 25 of each year is designated and set apart as Larry Itliong Day, a day having special significance pursuant to Section 37222.
(b)On Larry Itliong Day, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to this state.
SEC. 3.Section 6725 is added to the Government Code, to read:6725.The Governor annually shall proclaim October 25 as Larry Itliong Day.
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| Apr 9, 2015 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 0.) |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 29, Statutes of 2015. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. |
| Jun 18, 2015 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 1491.). |
| Jun 18, 2015 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jun 18, 2015 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. |
| Jun 10, 2015 | From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 10). |
| May 21, 2015 | Referred to Com. on ED. |
| Dec 1, 2014 | Read first time. To print. |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 854.) |
| Apr 9, 2015 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |
| Apr 8, 2015 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading. |
| Apr 6, 2015 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 25). |
| Jan 29, 2015 | Re-referred to Com. on ED. |
| Jan 28, 2015 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended. |
| Jan 16, 2015 | Referred to Com. on ED. |
| Dec 2, 2014 | From printer. May be heard in committee January 1. |
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| Jun 18, 2015 | Consent Calendar 2nd AB7 Bonta | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 10, 2015 | Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Apr 9, 2015 | AB 7 BONTA Assembly Third Reading | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 25, 2015 | Do pass as amended. | Assembly Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| American Federation Of State, County, And Municipal Employees, Afl-Cio | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| California College And University Police Chiefs Association | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| California History Center Foundation | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| California Immigrant Policy Center | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Cesar Chavez Foundation | * Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti | * Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Filipino American National Historical Society, Santa Clara Chapter | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| larry-itliong-forgotten-fili | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Little Manila Foundation | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Philippine National Day Association | * Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Philippine Weekend, Inc. | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| pino-labor-leader.html | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| United Farm Workers Of America Afl-Cio | * Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
| www.nytimes.com | ** Support | Mar 25, 2015 |
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CONSENT
Bill No: AB 7
Amended: 4/7/15 in Assembly
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 8-0, 6/10/15
AYES: Liu, Runner, Block, Leyva, Mendoza, Monning, Pan, Vidak
NO VOTE RECORDED: Hancock
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 71-0, 4/9/15 - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Public schools: Larry Itliong Day
DIGEST: This bill designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, and encourages public schools to recognize it as a day of special significance.
Existing law:
Proclaims the first week of April as Labor History Week and encourages school districts to commemorate the week with appropriate educational exercises that make pupils aware of the role the labor movement has played in shaping California and the United States.
Designates a number of days as days of special significance to the public schools and educational institutions and encourages them to observe that day, including Ronald Reagan Day (February 6), John Muir Day (April 21), and Harvey Milk Day (May 22).
Requires public schools to close on a number of holidays, including January 1, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lincoln Day, Washington Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, December 25, all days appointed by the Governor or the President of the United States for a public fast, holiday, and any other day designated as a holiday by the governing board of the school district. Requires that for some specified holidays for which schools are required to close (Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln Day, and Washington Day), schools conduct exercises in commemoration.
Authorizes public schools to close on two other days if the governing board, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, agrees to close schools for that purpose. These days are César Chávez (March 31) and Native American Day (fourth Friday in September).
Requires the State Board of Education to ensure that state curriculum on César Chávez and the history of the farm labor movement in the United States include information on the role of immigrants, including Filipino Americans, in that movement.
This bill:
Makes various findings and declarations relative to the life of Larry Itliong and his contributions as a leader in the American farm labor movement and in the Filipino American community, including the finding and declaration that the accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States of America.
Designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, a day of special significance, as specified.
Encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to the state.
Requires the Governor to annually proclaim October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day.
Comments
Need for the bill. According to the author’s office, “the accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States because he is a hero in the socioeconomic and racial justice movement. Although his accomplishments have been recognized in smaller ways, such as being acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, he deserves to be recognized on a statewide level and remembered for his contributions to our state and nation’s history.”
Larry Itliong. This bill recognizes Larry Itliong as a prominent leader in the American farm labor movement. In 1965, as a leader of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, he organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos in an eight day strike against Delano grape growers. Itliong asked César Chávez and his followers to join the strike, and the two leaders’ organizations eventually combined, establishing the United Farm Workers of America. Itliong later become the President of the Filipino American Political Association, the first national political Filipino American organization. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs.
Discretionary activities. Existing law encourages all public schools and educational institutions to observe each day designated and set apart as a day having special significance, and to conduct suitable commemorative exercises. These are not required activities. Existing law also includes legislative intent that exercises be integrated into the regular school program and be conducted by the school within the amount of time otherwise budgeted for educational programs.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Alameda Labor Council
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
Berkeley City Council
California College and University Police Chiefs Association
California History Center Foundation (De Anza College)
California Immigrant Policy Center
Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity
Filipino American National Historical Society, Santa Clara Chapter
Little Manila Foundation
Philippine National Day Association
Philippine Weekend, Inc.
United Farm Workers
Numerous individuals
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/11/15)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 71-0, 4/9/15
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Baker, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones-Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, Olsen, Perea, Quirk, Rendon, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Atkins
NO VOTE RECORDED: Travis Allen, Bigelow, Calderon, Beth Gaines, Grove, Melendez, O'Donnell, Patterson, Wagner
Prepared by: Lenin Del Castillo / ED. / (916) 651-4105
6/11/15 16:23:50
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Senator Carol Liu, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular
Bill No: AB 7
Author: |
Bonta |
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April 7, 2015 Hearing Date: June 10, 2015 |
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Urgency: |
No |
Fiscal: |
No |
Consultant: |
Lenin Del Castillo |
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Subject: Public schools: Larry Itliong Day
SUMMARY
This bill designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, and encourages public schools to recognize it as a day of special significance.
BACKGROUND
Existing law proclaims the first week of April as Labor History Week and encourages school districts to commemorate the week with appropriate educational exercises that make pupils aware of the role the labor movement has played in shaping California and the United States.
Existing law designates a number of days as days of special significance to the public schools and educational institutions and encourages them to observe that day, including Ronald Reagan Day (February 6), John Muir Day (April 21), and Harvey Milk Day (May 22).
Existing law also requires public schools to close on a number of holidays, including January 1, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lincoln Day, Washington Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, December 25, all days appointed by the Governor or the President of the United States for a public fast, holiday, and any other day designated as a holiday by the governing board of the school district. Existing law requires that for some specified holidays for which schools are required to close (Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln Day, and Washington Day), schools conduct exercises in commemoration.
Additionally, existing law authorizes public schools to close on two other days if the governing board, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, agrees to close schools for that purpose. These days are César Chávez (March 31) and Native American Day (fourth Friday in September).
Existing law requires the State Board of Education to ensure that state curriculum on César Chávez and the history of the farm labor movement in the United States include information on the role of immigrants, including Filipino Americans, in that movement.
ANALYSIS
This bill:
Makes various findings and declarations relative to the life of Larry Itliong and his contributions as a leader in the American farm labor movement and in the Filipino American community, including the finding and declaration that the accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States of America.
Designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, a day of special significance, as specified.
Encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises remembering the life of Larry Itliong, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to the state.
Requires the Governor to annually proclaim October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day.
STAFF COMMENTS
Need for the bill. According to the author’s office, “the accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States because he is a hero in the socioeconomic and racial justice movement. Although his accomplishments have been recognized in smaller ways, such as being acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, he deserves to be recognized on a statewide level and remembered for his contributions to our state and nation’s history.”
Larry Itliong. This bill recognizes Larry Itliong as a prominent leader in the American farm labor movement. In 1965, as a leader of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, he organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos in an eight day strike against Delano grape growers. Itliong asked César Chávez and his followers to join the strike, and the two leaders’ organizations eventually combined, establishing the United Farm Workers of America. Itliong later become the President of the Filipino American Political Association, the first national political Filipino American organization. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs.
Discretionary activities. Current law encourages all public schools and educational institutions to observe each day designated and set apart as a day having special significance, and to conduct suitable commemorative exercises. These are not required activities. Current law also includes legislative intent that exercises be integrated into the regular school program and be conducted by the school within the amount of time otherwise budgeted for educational programs.
SUPPORT
Alameda Labor Council
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
Berkeley City Council
California College and University Police Chiefs Association
California History Center Foundation (De Anza College)
California Immigrant Policy Center
Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity
Filipino American National Historical Society, Santa Clara Chapter
Little Manila Foundation
Philippine National Day Association
Philippine Weekend, Inc.
United Farm Workers
Letters from individuals
OPPOSITION
None received.
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 7
(Bonta)
As Amended April 7, 2015
Majority vote
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Education |
7-0 |
O'Donnell, Chávez, Kim, McCarty, Santiago, Thurmond, Weber |
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SUMMARY: Designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, and encourages public schools to recognize it as a day of special significance. Specifically, this bill:
Makes finding and declarations relative to the life of Larry Itliong and his contributions as a leader in the American farm labor movement and in the Filipino American community.
Designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, a day of special significance, and requires the Governor to annually proclaim October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day.
Encourages all public schools and educational institutions to observe this day and conduct exercises remembering the life and contributions of Larry Itliong.
EXISTING LAW: Designates a number of days as days of special significance to the public schools and educational institutions, and encourages them to observe that day and to conduct suitable commemorative exercises. Those days recognizing individuals are John Muir Day (April 21), Harvey Milk Day (May 22), Fred Korematsu Day (January 30), Ronald Reagan Day (February 6), and Ed Roberts Day (January 23).
FISCAL EFFECT: None. This bill is keyed non-fiscal by the Legislative Counsel.
COMMENTS:
Need for the bill. The author notes, "The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States because he is a hero in the socioeconomic and racial justice movement. Although his accomplishments have been recognized in smaller ways, such as being acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, he deserves to be recognized on a statewide level and remembered for his contributions to our state and nation’s history."
Role of Larry Itliong in the farm labor movement. This bill recognizes Larry Itliong as a prominent leader in the American farm labor movement. In 1965, as a leader of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, he organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos in an eight day strike against Delano grape growers. Itliong asked César Chávez and his followers to join the strike, and the two leaders’ organizations eventually combined, establishing the United Farm Workers of America. Itliong later became the President of the Filipino American Political Association, the first national political Filipino American organization. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs.
A 2012 New York Times profile of Larry Itliong called him a "forgotten hero" of the labor movement, and noted the achievement of organizing two groups of workers (Filipino American and Mexican American) who were "historically pitted against one another to suppress wages or break strikes."
Analysis Prepared by: Tanya Lieberman / ED. / (916) 319-2087 FN: 0000102
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Date of Hearing: March 25, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Patrick O'Donnell, Chair
AB 7
(Bonta) – As Amended January 28, 2015
SUBJECT: Public schools: Larry Itliong Day
SUMMARY: This bill designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, and encourages public schools to recognize it as a day of special significance. Specifically, this bill:
Makes finding and declarations relative to the life of Larry Itliong and his contributions as a leader in the American farm labor movement and in the Filipino American community.
Designates October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day, a day of special significance, and requires the Governor to annually proclaim October 25th of each year as Larry Itliong Day.
Encourages all public schools and educational institutions to observe this day and conduct exercises remembering the life and contributions of Larry Itliong.
EXISTING LAW:
Designates a number of days as days of special significance to the public schools and educational institutions, and encourages them to observe that day and to conduct suitable commemorative exercises. Those recognizing individuals are John Muir Day (April 21), Harvey Milk Day (May 22), Fred Korematsu Day (January 30), Ronald Reagan Day (February 6), and Ed Roberts Day (January 23).
Requires public schools to close on a number of holidays, including January 1, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lincoln Day, Washington Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, all days appointed by the Governor or the President of the United States for a public fast, thanksgiving or holiday, and any other day designated as a holiday by the governing board of the school district.
Requires, for some specified holidays for which schools are required to close (Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln Day, Washington Day), that schools conduct exercises in commemoration.
Authorizes public schools to close on two other days if the governing board, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, agrees to close schools for that purpose. These days are César Chávez (March 31) and Native American Day (fourth Friday in September).
Requires public schools to remain open on specified days (unless otherwise closed to mark a holiday by decision of the governing board), and to celebrate the significance of those days with appropriate commemorative exercises. These days are the anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the birthdays of Luther Burbank (March 7) and Susan B. Anthony (February 15), and the death of Crispus Attucks (March 5).
Requires the State Board of Education to ensure that state curriculum on César Chávez and the history of the farm labor movement in the United States include information on the role of immigrants, including Filipino Americans, in that movement.
FISCAL EFFECT: This bill is keyed non-fiscal.
COMMENTS:
Larry Itliong. This bill recognizes Larry Itliong as a prominent leader in the American farm labor movement. In 1965, as a leader of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, he organized a group of 1,500 Filipinos in an eight day strike against Delano grape growers. Itliong asked César Chávez and his followers to join the strike, and the two leaders’ organizations eventually combined, establishing the United Farm Workers of America. Itliong later become the President of the Filipino American Political Association, the first national political Filipino American organization. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Pablo Agbayani Village, a retirement home built by volunteers for retired Filipino Manongs.
A 2012 New York Times profilei of Larry Itliong called him a “forgotten hero” of the labor movement, and noted the achievement of organizing two groups of workers (Filipino American and Mexican American) who were “historically pitted against one another to suppress wages or break strikes.”
The author notes, “The accomplishments and contributions of Larry Itliong should be properly memorialized within the history and culture of the United States because he is a hero in the socioeconomic and racial justice movement. Although his accomplishments have been recognized in smaller ways, such as being acknowledged in part in the renaming of a Union City middle school, he deserves to be recognized on a statewide level and remembered for his contributions to our state and nation’s history.”
Technical amendments needed. Staff recommends several technical amendments to correctly reference organizations and correct drafting errors.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
California College and University Police Chiefs Association
California History Center Foundation (De Anza College)
California Immigrant Policy Center
Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity
Filipino American National Historical Society, Santa Clara Chapter
GK 1 World Foundation
Little Manila Foundation
Philippine National Day Association
Philippine Weekend, Inc.
Numerous individuals
Opposition
None received
Analysis Prepared by: Tanya Lieberman / ED. / (916) 319-2087
i Brown, Patricia Leigh. (October 18, 2012). Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son’s Lonely Quest. New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/us/larry-itliong-forgotten-filipino-labor-leader.html
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