HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 65-21 Filipino MonumentRESOLUTION NO. 65-21
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA HONORING THE
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MORRO BAY FOR
THE FILIPINO AMERICAN COMMUNITY
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the importance of Morro Bay to the Filipino community and the Filipino American
National Historical Society (FANHS) cannot be overstated; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and staff of the City of Morro Bay recognize the importance of
honoring the Filipino history, culture and contributions to the United States, California, the Central
Coast, and Morro Bay and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 1587, "Luzon Indios" came ashore from the Spanish galleon
Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California, representing a
monumental moment in history as the first Filipinos landed in North America, and
WHEREAS, the City worked closely with FANHS in establishing a historical monument in
October 1995, locating an historical marker near Coleman Beach to honor this important moment in
history and the connection between Filipino American history and Morro Bay; and
WHEREAS, the City has recognized Filipino American History Month in October for several
years since that time, as Filipino Americans represent the second largest Asian American group in the
nation, and the third largest ethnic group in California and have made an indelible contribution to our
country and the State of California; and
WHEREAS, with violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islander
communities on the rise in our country it is more important than ever to support and honor the Filipino
community and FANHS, and take further measures to relay that importance to and seek support from
our community and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay,
California, the City will expand its support of FANHS by committing to doing the following:
1) Relocate the historical monument to a more appropriate and visible location between
Coleman Beach and the Morro Rock
2) Support FANHS and other Filipino organizations in planning to host a rededication
ceremony of the monument in the new location in October 2022,
3) Work with the Central Coast of California Chapter of FANHS to establish signage
expressing the importance of the historical monument and history of Filipino Americans,
4) Add landscaping at the new location of the monument that includes, if at all possible,
native plants of the Philippines,
5) Install lighting around the new location of the monument,
6) Ensure that no structures are built or objects placed in close proximity around the
monument that would obstruct it and the view of Morro Rock from that specific location,
7) Continue to honor Filipino American History month each October, and
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8) Seek further opportunities to support the FANHS and collectively address violence and
hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 12th day of October 2021 on the following vote.
AYES. Headding, Addis, Barton, Ford, Heller
NOES' None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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ANA SWKNSON, City Clerk
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