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IN HONOR OF FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
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HON. JOSH HARDER
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 21, 2022
Mr. HARDER of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Filipino American History Month. Across the United States, Filipino Americans have played a crucial role in this country's success and have built a remarkable legacy that deserves to be recognized and celebrated.
In our community especially, Filipino Americans have a rich and storied history. In the early 1900s, thousands of Filipinos immigrated to the United States, with many settling in and around Stockton, California. In fact, according to 1930s census data, over half of all Filipinos in the United States were in San Joaquin County. From this large population grew Little Manila, a Filipino neighborhood in Stockton that served as a home for the newly formed immigrant community. Little Manila was a safe harbor from discrimination and became a place for Filipino culture and families to thrive. While only a small portion of Little Manila remains, its impact can still be felt throughout Stockton all these years later.
Today, Filipino Americans have built on the legacy started by their parents and grandparents and continue to enrich our nation. In San Joaquin County, we have a strong and vibrant Filipino American community of nearly 30,000. They work in every industry, serve our community in numerous ways, and have brought immense value to the Central Valley. The history of Filipino Americans is preserved and rightfully applauded thanks to the hard work of advocacy groups like the Filipino American National Historical Society, which chose Stockton as the location for the organization's museum.
In countless ways, the history of Filipino Americans embodies the ideals of the American Spirit: hard work, dedication, resiliency, and a firm belief that better days lie ahead. Filipino Americans are an integral part of our area and have played an irreplaceable role in the larger American story. I am incredibly proud to celebrate October as Filipino American History Month and eagerly anticipate the role that Filipino Americans will play in our community's future.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 166(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 166(2)
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