BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Adopt a Resolution Declaring October, 2022, as Filipino American History Month.
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RECOMMENDATION:Recommendation
Adopt the RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022, AS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.
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SUMMARY:
The Office of Racial, Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) recommends that the Board formally acknowledge and declare October 2022 as Filipino American History Month.
In 2009 Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month. Throughout the United States, observances during October aim to honor the contributions of Filipino immigrants and their descendants to American history and culture. The first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental U.S. occurred in 1587 in Morro Bay, California. Today, Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the Nation.
By adopting this resolution, Santa Clara Valley Water District joins national efforts to honor the contributions of Filipino immigrants and their descendants and supports more equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
There are no Environmental Justice impacts associated with this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CEQA:
The recommended action does not constitute a project under CEQA because it does not have a potential for resulting in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Resolution
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER:Manager
Marta Lugo, 408-630-2237