Filipino American History Month

Filipino American History Month in North Clackamas School District

WHEREAS, the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) recognizes that
the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States occurred on
October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon
Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California; and

WHEREAS, Filipino American National Historical Society was first introduced October
as Filipino American History Month in 1992 and the theme of of this year’s
celebration is: “Struggle, Resistance, Solidarity, and Resliance”; and

WHEREAS, in 2009, Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month
in the United States and in 2021, Oregon recognized October as Filipino American
History Month; and

WHEREAS, efforts must continue to promote the study of Filipino American history
and culture because the role of Filipino Americans and those of other People of
Color have been overlooked in the writings, teachings and learnings of United States
history; and

WHEREAS, we take joy in celebrating the economic, cultural, social and other notable
contributions Filipino Americans have made in countless ways toward the
development of the United States; and

WHEREAS, it is imperative for Filipino American youths to have positive role models
and to instill in them the importance of education, complemented with the richness
of their ethnicity and the values of their legacy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the North Clackamas School District hereby
proclaims the month of October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and
encourages all residents to celebrate and honor Filipino American history and
culture.