Filipino American History Month

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Filipino American History Month
Also called Filipino American Heritage Month
Observed by United States
Type Secular, heritage, cultural, ethnic
Significance Celebration of Filipino American history
Begins 1 October
Ends 31 October
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Frequency annual
Related to Filipino-American Friendship Day
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Filipino American History Month, also known as the Filipino American Heritage Month, is celebrated in the United States during the month of October. The Filipino American National Historical Society established Filipino American History Month in the year 1988.[1][2] In California and Hawaii, where a large number of Filipino Americans reside,[3] Filipino American History Month is widely celebrated.[4] Many Filipino American organizations in these states often initiate their own independent celebrations.

This month is also officially recognized by the California Department of Education.[5] 2006 was a pivotal year as it marked the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to the United States.[6][7]

California

In California, Filipino American History Month was first recognized statewide in 2006, when the California Department of Education placed it on its celebrations calendar.[8] In 2009, California State Senator Leland Yee introduced a resolution, which was passed, that recognizes October as Filipino American History Month.[9] It passed the California State Assembly and was submitted to the California Secretary of State.[10][11]

Nationally

In the 103rd Congress, a resolution to nationally recognize Filipino American History Month was introduced.[12] The House of the 111th Congress introduced a House Resolution 155 (H. RES. 155) to officially recognize this month for Filipinos.[13] In October 2009, the Senate of the 111th Congress passed a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month.[14] In November 2009, Congress passed the resolution (H. RES. 780),[15] officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month.[16]

References

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  8. ↑ Calendar of Events - 2006 - Fact Book (CA Dept of Education) Archived September 13, 2009 at the Wayback Machine
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  13. ↑ H. RES. 155 - Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation
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