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AK SCR14
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
8/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Wielechowski
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AI Summary
- Recognizes October 2010 as Filipino American History Month in Alaska
- Documents Filipino presence in Alaska dating back to 1788 and contributions to gold mining, cannery work, and armed forces service during World War I and II
- Identifies approximately 18,000 Filipino Americans in Alaska as the largest Asian-American group in the state, with 403 Filipinos officially counted by 1940
- Acknowledges Filipino American contributions to fine arts, music, dance, literature, education, business, journalism, sports, and other fields
- Urges Alaska residents to observe Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and activities to promote study of Filipino American history and culture
Legislative Description
Filipino American History Month
Proclamations
Last Action
PERMANENTLY FILED 8/3 LEGIS RESOLVE 40
8/27/2010
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/24/2010
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