Bill > SJR92

This resolution is a commemorative document proclaiming October 2025 as Filipino American History Month in Wisconsin, highlighting the significant historical and contemporary contributions of Filipino Americans. The resolution provides historical context by noting the first documented Filipino landing in the United States in October 1587 and the first permanent Filipino settlement in 1763. It emphasizes the size and growth of the Filipino American community, noting they are the third-largest Asian American and Pacific Islander group in the U.S. with approximately 4.6 million people, including over 22,000 in Wisconsin. The resolution celebrates Filipino Americans' extensive contributions to various sectors including agriculture, healthcare, military service, science, technology, and culture, and acknowledges their rapid community growth of 78 percent since 2000. Furthermore, it recognizes the long-standing tradition of Filipino American History Month, which has been celebrated since 1991, and underscores the importance of promoting understanding and education about Filipino American history, which has often been overlooked in traditional historical narratives. The resolution serves to honor and recognize the substantial impact of Filipino Americans on the social, cultural, and economic landscape of the United States and Wisconsin specifically.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr92