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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 78
Author: Corbett (D)
Amended: 6/9/14
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : Philippine Independence Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes June 12, 2014, as the
116th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and calls upon the
people of the state to observe the month of June with
appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
Senate Floor Amendments of 6/9/14 are technical, and add names
and positions of Philippine Americans who have played a major
role in California politics.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.On June 12, 2014, the Filipino American community will
celebrate the 116th 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 El Viejo, now known as Kawit,
located in the Philippine province of Cavite, when Filipino
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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.
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.Many people of Filipino descent have contributed to great
movements that have helped to shape our country and its role
in the world.
5.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.
6.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.
This resolution recognizes June 12, 2014, as the 116th
Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and calls upon the
people of the state to observe the month of June with
appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
AL:nl 6/11/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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