HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.12.21 - Philippines Independence Proclamation PROCLAMATION
Whereas, The Philippines, consisting of more than 7,000 separate
islands in the western Pacific, declared independence from Spanish rule
over 120 years ago; and
Whereas, the Filipino flag was unfurled for the first time on June
12th1 1898; and
Whereas, under the leadership of the Americans in 1902, the
Philippines was made a commonwealth; and
Whereas, in 1946 the Philippines gained full independence; and
Whereas, on their independence day the sacrifices of the national
heroes are remembered, the country's sovereignty is appreciated and
the culture and tradition of its people is celebrated; and
Whereas, The Philippine Independence Week Committee is also
recognizing their 45th anniversary; and
Whereas, we extend our warmest wishes to the people of the
Philippines, to the Filipino American Community here in the United
States and especially to our residents of Philippine heritage living in the
Village of Oak Brook and the surrounding communities; and
Now, Therefore, I, Gopal G. Lalmalani, by virtue of the authority
vested in me as President of the Village of Oak Brook, do hereby
congratulate all the people of Filipino origin on the Anniversary of their
Independence and proclaim October 22nd 2021 as "Philippine
Independence Day" in the Village of Oak Brook.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day
of October, 2021.
Gopal G.Lalmalani, Village President Charlotte K Pruss, Village Clerk
Village of Oak Brook- Village of Oak Brook-
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