BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: June 8, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
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(Chiu) - As Introduced May 27, 2015
SUBJECT: Philippine Independence Day.
SUMMARY: Recognizes June 12, 2015, as the 117th 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. 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
United States 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 or
Spain 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 Diosado
Macapagal signed the Republic Act No. 4166 designating the
country's Independence Day as June 12.
3)As 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;
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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.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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