[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 155 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
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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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 11, 2009

  Mr. Filner (for himself, Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Honda, Mr. Issa, and Mr. 
   Scott of Virginia) submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the 
     heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense 
                      contributions to the Nation.

Whereas the first Filipinos to set foot in North America arrived in the Morro 
        Bay area, of what is now known as San Luis Obispo, California, on board 
        the Manila-built galleon ship Nuestra Senora de Esperanza under the 
        command of Spanish Captain Pedro de Unamuno;
Whereas the first permanent Filipino settlement in North America was established 
        in 1763 in Saint Malo, Louisiana;
Whereas Filipino Americans have been a part of the American experience and have 
        remained resolute and steadfast in the face of many difficult times and 
        challenges;
Whereas 2,900,000 Americans of Philippine ancestry currently live in the United 
        States and more than 250,000 American citizens live in the Philippines;
Whereas Filipino Americans have made substantial contributions to American 
        society in the arts, sciences, music, and literature;
Whereas brave and courageous Filipinos and Filipino Americans such as the 
        250,000 Filipinos fought under the United States flag during World War 
        II to protect and defend this country;
Whereas the values and traditions of Filipino Americans have had a positive 
        impact upon American society; and
Whereas it is essential to promote the understanding, education, and 
        appreciation of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the celebration of Filipino American 
        Heritage Month;
            (2) honors the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans 
        and their immense contributions to the life of this Nation; and
            (3) urges the people of the United States to observe 
        Filipino American Heritage Month with appropriate programs and 
        activities.
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