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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 96
Author: Corbett (D)
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : Philippine Independence Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes June 12, 2012, as the
114th 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. On June 12, 2012, the Filipino-American community will
celebrate the 114th Anniversary of Philippine
Independence, and on this occasion it is appropriate to
make special recognition of California's
Filipino-American citizens and thank them for their
countless contributions to our nation's cultural,
economic, and political heritage.
2. The Philippine Declaration of Independence took place on
June 12, 1898, in the town of Cavite-Viejo (now known as
Kawit) in the province of Cavite in the Philippines when
Filipino revolutionary forces under the leadership of
General Emilio Aguinaldo publicly read the Act of
Declaration of Independence proclaiming the sovereignty
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and independence of the Philippine Islands from the
colonial rule of Spain, after United States and Filipino
revolutionary forces defeated Spain at the Battle of
Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
3. 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.
4. For nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the
Philippines as Independence Day until President Diosado
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 country's
Independence Day as June 12. June 12 had previously
been observed as Flag Day and on that day many
government buildings had been urged to display the
Philippine flag in their offices.
5. 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.
6. Filipino-Americans have also played a major role in
California politics. There have been city mayors and
other public officials who have shaped the development
of California over the years who have been of Filipino
descent; including, "Tita" Alice Bulos also known as the
Grandmother of Filipino-American politics, our very own
Chief Justice of California Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Mona
Pasquil, former acting Lieutenant Governor of
California, the Mayor of Milipitas Jose Esteves, Union
City Council Members Jim Navarro and Pat Gacoscos, Daly
City Vice Mayor Ray Bueneventura, Daly City Council
Member Mike Guingona, and Alameda Vice Mayor Rob Bonta.
7. 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
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president of the United Farm Workers Union; and the
late, Philip Veracruz, cofounder of the United Farm
Workers Union.
8. Many Filipino-Americans have served with distinction as
outstanding soldiers who fought as members of the United
States Armed Forces for over a century and have
sacrificed their lives in many wars, including World War
II.
9. Today there are 3.4 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 many 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 : Fiscal Com.: No
RM:k 6/5/12 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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