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119 · HRES 1330 Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.

A ceremonial House resolution marking 120 years since the first Filipino plantation workers arrived in Hawaibbi in 1906, honoring their contributions to the state; if taken up, it can be adopted by the House alone because simple resolutions do not become law. [1]University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library — Filipinos in Hawaii: The First Hundred…

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Headline Summary

A House resolution to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Filipino immigration to Hawaibbi and to honor the “sakadas” whose work helped shape the islands’ economy and culture; as a simple House measure, it’s symbolic and would take effect upon House adoption only. [1]University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library — Filipinos in Hawaii: The First Hundred…

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What It Does

The resolution formally recognizes the 120th anniversary of the first 15 Filipino plantation workers who arrived in Honolulu on December 20, 1906, and salutes the generations of Filipino workers and families who contributed to Hawaibbi’s agriculture, labor movement, and community life. Hawaibbi already marks this history with “Sakada Day” each December 20 under state law. [1]University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library — Filipinos in Hawaii: The First Hundred…

Why it matters: Filipino Americans are central to Hawaibbi today—about 26% of residents identified as Filipino alone or in combination in the 2020 Census—so a House recognition highlights a story many local families share. [2]State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism — Fili…

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Who’s For It

  • Hawaibbi’s congressional delegation and members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), who routinely back measures honoring AANHPI histories and communities. [3]Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (House) — CAPAC issue hub: Native…
  • Community and heritage groups in Hawaibbi who already observe Sakada Day and celebrate Filipino cultural history. [4]Justia (publishing Hawaiʻi statutes) — Hawaii Revised Statutes § 8-18.5 — Sakad…
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Who’s Against It

  • No major organized opposition is typical for commemorative resolutions; however, House leaders have at times limited floor time for such measures, viewing them as non‑substantive. [5]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — “Sense of” Resolutions and Pr…
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What’s Next

Status: newly introduced and awaiting consideration. If House leaders schedule it, the resolution can be adopted by the House (often by voice vote). As a simple House resolution, it does not go to the Senate or the President and does not carry the force of law. [6]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate: Types of Legislation

Sources cited
  1. [1] Filipinos in Hawaii: The First Hundred Years / “Singgalot: The Ties That Bind” (UH Mānoa Library exhibit page) University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library
  2. [2] Filipino Population in Hawaiʻi: 2020 (DBEDT report) State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
  3. [3] CAPAC issue hub: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Task Force Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (House)
  4. [4] Hawaii Revised Statutes § 8-18.5 — Sakada Day Justia (publishing Hawaiʻi statutes)
  5. [5] “Sense of” Resolutions and Provisions (CRS In Focus 98-825) Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov
  6. [6] U.S. Senate: Types of Legislation U.S. Senate

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