BILL ANALYSIS Ó
ACR 170
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Date of Hearing: May 16, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard S. Gordon, Chair
ACR
170 (Bonta) - As Introduced April 14, 2016
SUBJECT: Philippine Independence Day
SUMMARY: Recognizes June 12, 2016, as the 118th 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
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 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;
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.
ACR 170
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FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800