FAHM PROCLAMATIONS FROM MIDWEST OFFICIALS
Illinois Governor Bill Rauner “proclaims October 2016 as Filipino American History of Filipino Americans to our state and to our nation, and in recognition of Filipino Americans who call Illinois home.” Click here to view the 2016 FAHM proclamation from Illinois Governor Bill Rauner
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says “proclaim October 2016 as Filipino American History Month throughout the state of Wisconsin and I command this observance to all our citizens.” Click here to view the 2016 FAHM proclamation from the Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel “encourage all Chicagoans to acknowledge the enduring legacy and ongoing impact of the Filipino American community and join with them in celebrating this auspicious month.” Click here to view the 2016 FAHM proclamation from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel
“I, Van Dusen, Mayor of the Village of Skokie, do hereby proclaim the Month of October 2016, as Filipino American History Month in the Village of Skokie and do hereby urge the people of the United States to observe Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and activities, .” Click here to view the FAHM proclamation from Village of Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen
“I, Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor of the City of Darien, do hereby proclaim the Month of October 2016, as Filipino America n History Month and urge all residents to celebrate the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to our country.” Click here to view FAHM proclamation from Darien Mayor Weaver
Click here to view the proclamation from the Village of Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar.
