The state House of Representatives approved a resolution Tuesday, offered by Rep. Deb Manjarrez, R-Wapato, celebrating and honoring Filipino Americans who serve as educators in Washington state.
House Resolution 4644 states that more than 185,000 Filipino Americans reside in Washington state, which has the fifth-largest population in the United States. It notes that “Filipino Americans make substantial and valuable contributions to the heritage, diversity, education, culture, traditions, and economic prosperity of Washington state.”
“We are blessed and honored to have Filipino American educators working in our schools, living in our neighborhoods, and sharing their rich culture, history, and heritage throughout our state,” said Manjarrez. “Washington is scattered with cities and towns rich with Filipino American history, including my hometown of Wapato. Filipino American educators have made lasting contributions to our schools, including the arts, literature, and business. They are very deserving of this resolution.”
A delegation of Filipino American educators visited the state Capitol on Wednesday and accepted official copies of the resolution.
PHOTO: Filipino American educators were honored with House Resolution 4644. They were joined Wednesday in the House Gallery by Central Washington lawmakers. From left: Allen Acosta, Ria J. Johnson, Dr. Third Andresen, Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, Rep. Deb Manjarrez, R-Wapato, Malou Valdez, Ray Pascua, and Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima (right end).
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