Celebrating Filipino American educators.
This Senate Resolution (SR 8635) recognizes and encourages Washington state residents to celebrate Filipino American educators during October's Filipino American History Month, beginning in 2025. It directly affects Washington citizens and organizations by urging them to acknowledge the contributions of Filipino American educators to public schools, higher education, and community fields. The resolution does not create new laws but formally calls for recognition of these educators' work, referencing their historical impact and listing notable individuals in the state. It directs copies to educational institutions, historical societies, and community groups to support this observance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Curtis King
RRepublican
Co
Bob Hasegawa
DDemocratic
Co
Nikki Torres
RRepublican
Co
Phil Fortunato
RRepublican
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