Fall 2015
Committee:
Executive Committee
Whereas, Larry Itliong, a Filipino immigrant born October 25, 1913, was among Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Philip Vera Cruz in making significant strides for California and the United States through his contributions in their collective fight for equal opportunity, labor rights and justice (Brown, 2012),
Whereas, earlier this year, the State of California has recognized October 25 as Larry Itliong Day in recognition of aforementioned contributions,
Whereas, AB 7, a bill that encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct commemorative exercises that honor the life and accomplishments of Larry Itliong, was signed into law in 2015 by Governor Jerry Brown (Bonta, 2014),
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges recognizes October 25 as Larry Itliong Day,
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage all California community colleges’ administrations and governing boards to recognize Larry Itliong Day as an official day of observance on college campuses, and
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage associated student organizations to advocate for the recognition of Larry Itliong Day on their college campuses.
Citation: Bonta, R., Alejo, L., & Eggman, S. (2014, December 1). California Legislature, Assembly Bill No.7. Retrieved October 2, 2015. Brown, P. (2012, October 18). Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son’s Lonely Quest. Retrieved October 2, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/us/larry-itliong-forgotten-filipino-labor-leader.html?_r=0
Whereas, earlier this year, the State of California has recognized October 25 as Larry Itliong Day in recognition of aforementioned contributions,
Whereas, AB 7, a bill that encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct commemorative exercises that honor the life and accomplishments of Larry Itliong, was signed into law in 2015 by Governor Jerry Brown (Bonta, 2014),
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges recognizes October 25 as Larry Itliong Day,
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage all California community colleges’ administrations and governing boards to recognize Larry Itliong Day as an official day of observance on college campuses, and
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage associated student organizations to advocate for the recognition of Larry Itliong Day on their college campuses.
Citation: Bonta, R., Alejo, L., & Eggman, S. (2014, December 1). California Legislature, Assembly Bill No.7. Retrieved October 2, 2015. Brown, P. (2012, October 18). Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son’s Lonely Quest. Retrieved October 2, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/us/larry-itliong-forgotten-filipino-labor-leader.html?_r=0