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This resolution recognizes and commends Filipino American educators in Washington State, highlighting their significant contributions to public education and various fields of instruction. The resolution notes that Washington is home to over 185,000 Filipino Americans, the fifth-largest such population in the United States, and specifically acknowledges numerous distinguished educators of Filipino ancestry who have made lasting impacts in areas including K-12 and higher education, nursing, arts and literature, education administration, and Filipino American Studies. By formally recognizing these contributions, the House of Representatives aims to celebrate the civic, cultural, economic, and educational roles that Filipino Americans play in Washington State's history and contemporary life. The resolution builds upon previous legislative action from 2019 that proclaimed October as Filipino American History Month and specifically honors educators like Dr. Manuel Rustia, Dr. Roy Flores, Dr. Fred and Dorothy Cordova, and many others who have enriched the state's educational landscape.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4644&Year=2025&Initiative=false