This measure would recognize June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and would call upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

This measure would recognize June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and would call upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

This measure would recognize June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and would call upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

WHEREAS, On June 12, 2018, the Filipino American community will celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and on this occasion it is appropriate to make special recognition of Californias Filipino Americans and thank them for their countless contributions to our nations cultural, economic, and political heritage; and

WHEREAS, The Philippine Declaration of Independence took place on June 12, 1898, in the town of Cavite El Viejo, now known as Kawit, located in the Philippine province of Cavite, when Filipino revolutionary forces, under the leadership of General Emilio Aguinaldo, publicly read the Act of Declaration of Independence proclaiming the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain, after American and Filipino revolutionary forces defeated Spain at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War; and

WHEREAS, The declaration was not recognized by the United States or Spain. Spain later ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War. The United States government did not recognize Philippine independence until the signing of the Treaty of Manila on July 4, 1946; and

WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until President Diosdado Macapagal, upon the advice of historians and the urging of nationalists, signed the Republic Act No. 4166 into law on August 4, 1964, designating the countrys Independence Day as June 12. June 12 was previously observed as Flag Day and on that day many government buildings were urged to display the Philippine flag in their offices; and

WHEREAS, As the years went on, Filipino Americans became very involved in their communities and made numerous contributions in all aspects of American society and culture, especially in California; and

WHEREAS, Many people of Filipino descent have contributed to great movements that have helped to shape our country and its role in the world, including the late Larry Dulay Itliong, labor organizer and the first vice president of the United Farm Workers union, the late Philip Vera Cruz, cofounder of the United Farm Workers union, and the late Carlos Bulosan, one of the first Filipino American novelists to gain fame for his work; and

WHEREAS, Many Filipino Americans have served with distinction as outstanding soldiers who fought as members of the Armed Forces for over a century and have sacrificed their lives in many wars, including World War II; and

WHEREAS, Today there are more than 3.5 million people of Filipino American descent, many of whom have played vital roles in the development of the United States and have paved the way for Filipino Americans to continue to strengthen their roles in the broader society and to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in honor of the multitude of contributions that Filipino Americans have made to make this a better country and state for all people, hereby recognizes June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, On June 12, 2018, the Filipino American community will celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and on this occasion it is appropriate to make special recognition of Californias Filipino Americans and thank them for their countless contributions to our nations cultural, economic, and political heritage; and

WHEREAS, The Philippine Declaration of Independence took place on June 12, 1898, in the town of Cavite El Viejo, now known as Kawit, located in the Philippine province of Cavite, when Filipino revolutionary forces, under the leadership of General Emilio Aguinaldo, publicly read the Act of Declaration of Independence proclaiming the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain, after American and Filipino revolutionary forces defeated Spain at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War; and

WHEREAS, The declaration was not recognized by the United States or Spain. Spain later ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War. The United States government did not recognize Philippine independence until the signing of the Treaty of Manila on July 4, 1946; and

WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until President Diosdado Macapagal, upon the advice of historians and the urging of nationalists, signed the Republic Act No. 4166 into law on August 4, 1964, designating the countrys Independence Day as June 12. June 12 was previously observed as Flag Day and on that day many government buildings were urged to display the Philippine flag in their offices; and

WHEREAS, As the years went on, Filipino Americans became very involved in their communities and made numerous contributions in all aspects of American society and culture, especially in California; and

WHEREAS, Many people of Filipino descent have contributed to great movements that have helped to shape our country and its role in the world, including the late Larry Dulay Itliong, labor organizer and the first vice president of the United Farm Workers union, the late Philip Vera Cruz, cofounder of the United Farm Workers union, and the late Carlos Bulosan, one of the first Filipino American novelists to gain fame for his work; and

WHEREAS, Many Filipino Americans have served with distinction as outstanding soldiers who fought as members of the Armed Forces for over a century and have sacrificed their lives in many wars, including World War II; and

WHEREAS, Today there are more than 3.5 million people of Filipino American descent, many of whom have played vital roles in the development of the United States and have paved the way for Filipino Americans to continue to strengthen their roles in the broader society and to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in honor of the multitude of contributions that Filipino Americans have made to make this a better country and state for all people, hereby recognizes June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, On June 12, 2018, the Filipino American community will celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and on this occasion it is appropriate to make special recognition of Californias Filipino Americans and thank them for their countless contributions to our nations cultural, economic, and political heritage; and

WHEREAS, The Philippine Declaration of Independence took place on June 12, 1898, in the town of Cavite El Viejo, now known as Kawit, located in the Philippine province of Cavite, when Filipino revolutionary forces, under the leadership of General Emilio Aguinaldo, publicly read the Act of Declaration of Independence proclaiming the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain, after American and Filipino revolutionary forces defeated Spain at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War; and

WHEREAS, The declaration was not recognized by the United States or Spain. Spain later ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War. The United States government did not recognize Philippine independence until the signing of the Treaty of Manila on July 4, 1946; and

WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until President Diosdado Macapagal, upon the advice of historians and the urging of nationalists, signed the Republic Act No. 4166 into law on August 4, 1964, designating the countrys Independence Day as June 12. June 12 was previously observed as Flag Day and on that day many government buildings were urged to display the Philippine flag in their offices; and

WHEREAS, As the years went on, Filipino Americans became very involved in their communities and made numerous contributions in all aspects of American society and culture, especially in California; and

WHEREAS, Many people of Filipino descent have contributed to great movements that have helped to shape our country and its role in the world, including the late Larry Dulay Itliong, labor organizer and the first vice president of the United Farm Workers union, the late Philip Vera Cruz, cofounder of the United Farm Workers union, and the late Carlos Bulosan, one of the first Filipino American novelists to gain fame for his work; and

WHEREAS, Many Filipino Americans have served with distinction as outstanding soldiers who fought as members of the Armed Forces for over a century and have sacrificed their lives in many wars, including World War II; and

WHEREAS, Today there are more than 3.5 million people of Filipino American descent, many of whom have played vital roles in the development of the United States and have paved the way for Filipino Americans to continue to strengthen their roles in the broader society and to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in honor of the multitude of contributions that Filipino Americans have made to make this a better country and state for all people, hereby recognizes June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 251

Author: Gloria (D), et al.

Introduced: 6/7/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 6/18/18

SUBJECT: Philippine Independence Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Philippine Declaration of Independence took place on June 12, 1898, when the Act of Declaration of Independence was publicly read proclaiming the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain. The declaration was not recognized by the U.S. or Spain. Spain later ceded the Philippines to the U.S. in the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War. The U.S. government did not recognize Philippine independence until the signing of the Treaty of Manila on July 4, 1946.
2. For nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until the Republic Act No. 4166 was signed into law on August 4, 1964, designating the country’s Independence Day as June 12. June 12 was previously observed as Flag Day and on that day many government buildings were urged to display the Philippine flag in their offices.
3. On June 12, 2018, the Filipino American community will celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and on this occasion it is appropriate to make special recognition of California’s Filipino Americans and thank them for their countless contributions to our nation’s cultural, economic, and political heritage.
4. Many people of Filipino descent have contributed to great movements that have helped to shape our country and its role in the world. Today, there are more than 3.5 million people of Filipino American descent, many of whom have played vital roles in the development of the U.S. and have paved the way for Filipino Americans to continue to strengthen their roles in the broader society and to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture.

This resolution recognizes June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence in honor of the multitude of contributions that Filipino Americans have made to make this a better country and state for all people, and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Comments

The author states, “Philippine Independence Day marks the day in history that Filipinos successfully gained independence following 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. Philippine Independence Day is about the fight for freedom, liberty, self-determination and independence. And throughout that fight for justice, Filipinos have engrained a spirit of resilience and compassion into their culture.”

Related/Prior Legislation

SCR 12 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 123, Statutes of 2017) recognized June 12, 2017, as the 119th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/26/18)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/26/18)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

6/27/18 14:27:26

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 251

Author:(Gloria)

As Introduced Ver:June 7, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Recognizes June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. General Emilio Aguinaldo read the Act of Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898, proclaiming the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from Spain, after American and Filipino revolutionary forces defeated Spain at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
2. The declaration was not recognized by the United States until the signing of the Treaty of Manila on July 4, 1946; and, for nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until President Diosdado Macapagal signed the Republic Act No. 4166 designating the country's Independence Day as June 12.
3. As the years went on, Filipino Americans became very involved in the community and made numerous contributions in all aspects of American society and culture, especially in California; and, many Filipino-Americans have served with distinction in the United States Armed Forces for over a century and have sacrificed their lives in many wars, including World War II.
4. Today there are more than 3.5 million people of Filipino American decent, many of whom have played vital roles in the development of the United States and have paved the way for Filipino Americans to continue to strengthen their roles in the broader society and to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003517

Date of Hearing: June 14, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 251 (

Author:Gloria) – As Introduced Ver:June 7, 2018

SUBJECT: Philippine Independence Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizes June 12, 2018, as the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. General Emilio Aguinaldo read the Act of Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898, proclaiming the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from Spain, after American and Filipino revolutionary forces defeated Spain at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
2. The declaration was not recognized by the United States until the signing of the Treaty of Manila on July 4, 1946; and, for nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until President Diosdado Macapagal signed the Republic Act No. 4166 designating the country's Independence Day as June 12.
3. As the years went on, Filipino Americans became very involved in the community and made numerous contributions in all aspects of American society and culture, especially in California; and, many Filipino-Americans have served with distinction in the United States Armed Forces for over a century and have sacrificed their lives in many wars, including World War II.
4. Today there are more than 3.5 million people of Filipino American decent, many of whom have played vital roles in the development of the United States and have paved the way for Filipino Americans to continue to strengthen their roles in the broader society and to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800