RES 93-27 AUGUST 14, 1993 AS FILIPINO-AMERICAN DAYRESOLUTION NO. 93-27
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island,
Washington declaring August 14, 1993 Filipino -American Day
in 1993 and every year thereafter throughout
Bainbridge Island to celebrate the cultural diversity
and ethnic contributions made by Filipino -Americans.
WHEREAS, Filipino -American citizens have played an active role in the cultural, social
and economic development of Bainbridge Island for more than fifty years; and
WHEREAS, the Filipino -American Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity was
organized to maintain the spirit, enthusiasm and traditions of the Filipino culture and to provide
a welcome environment for Filipino -American citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Filipino -American Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity owned
10 acres back in the 1940's, presently known as Strawberry Hill Park, and donated 8.1 acres
during World War II for a proposed Nike Missile site which later developed into the park; and
WHEREAS, the 1.9 acres adjacent to Strawberry Hill Park was purchased by the Filipino
Farmers' Association in 1945 in which a meeting hall was built and the property subsequently
donated to the Filipino -American Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the Filipino -American Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity wishes
to refurbish the now dilapidated building to create a community meeting facility for all citizens
of Bainbridge Island and is now attempting to raise the funds necessary to complete this project;
and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Bainbridge Island recognize and endorse the contributions of
the Filipino -American Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of Bainbridge Island does
hereby declare August 14, 1993 Filipino -American Day in 1993 and every year thereafter
throughout Bainbridge Island as a celebration of cultural diversity and the rich ethnic
contributions of the Filipino -American people.
' SAM TO, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
RALPH . FALLS, Finance Director