This document is a proclamation from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, recommending the adoption of a proclamation declaring June 12, 2026, as 'Philippines Independence Day' in Santa Clara County.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors
Supervisorial District Two
Supervisor Betty Duong is the author of the proclamation.
The recommended action is to adopt the proclamation for Philippines Independence Day.
The date of the proclamation is June 1, 2026.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 129356 DATE: June 1, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Proclamation for Philippines Independence Day RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Proclamation declaring June 12, 2026 as "Philippines Independence Day" in Santa Clara County. (Duong) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County proclaims June 12, 2026, as Philippines Independence Day. This proclamation recognizes the significance of June 12, 1898, when Filipino leaders declared independence from Spanish rule, and celebrates the contributions of the Filipino American community in Santa Clara County.
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June 12, 1898, marks the declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule by Filipino revolutionary leaders.
The year 2026 will mark the 127th Independence Day of the Philippines.
There are over 4.6 million Filipino Americans in the United States, with 1.6 million residing in California.
Filipino Americans commemorate this day to celebrate their cultural heritage and promote civic engagement.
The Filipino American community contributes significantly to the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Clara County.
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Docusign Envelope ID: F2D54026-7C1F-87AF-82F1-20428B4CC4B0 WHEREAS, on June 12, 1898, Filipino revolutionary leaders, under the leadership of General Emilio Aguinaldo, declared the Philippines’ independence from over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule; WHEREAS, this year marks the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day, and June 12 remains a powerful symbol of the Filipino people’s resilience, courage, and pursuit of freedom; WHEREAS, more than 4.6 million Filipino Americans live in the United States, and in California, they comprise 1.6 million people; WHEREAS, Filipino Americans across the United States, including in Santa Clara County, commemorate Philippines Independence Day to celebrate their rich cultural heritage, honor the sacrifices of their ancestors, and promote civic engagement within their communities; WHEREAS, the Filipino American community has made enduring contributions to the rich tradition of inclusion and cultural diversity that make Santa Clara County a vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring place to call home; and WHEREAS, the Filipino American community continues to make significant contributions to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of Santa Clara County,...