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West Sacramento proclaims October 2025 Filipino American History Month; honors local Filipino American leaders
Summary
Councilmember Kerina Orozco presented a proclamation Oct. 15 declaring October 2025 as Filipino American History Month in West Sacramento. Community leaders and students from UC Davis—s Filipinx Law Student Association joined council to accept the proclamation and to speak briefly about youth leadership and community contributions.
The West Sacramento City Council on Oct. 15 proclaimed October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and recognized Filipino American residents and community leaders at the meeting.
Council member Kerina Orozco introduced the proclamation and outlined historical markers referenced in the document, including early Filipino presence in Morro Bay in 1587 and the founding of the Filipino American National Historical Society in 1982. “I am very proud of this proclamation as a proud Filipina,” Orozco said as she presented the document.
The council invited several guests to the podium, including Greg Garcia, who was recognized for his leadership as a nonprofit organizer and mentor in the Filipino community. Garcia accepted the proclamation on behalf of the local Filipino community and thanked the council for the recognition. Students from the Filipinx Law Student Association at UC Davis — including Noah Shin and others listed during the meeting — were introduced and thanked for their civic engagement and leadership.
Why it matters Council members said proclamations like this give visibility to communities that are often overlooked and provide role models for younger residents. Speakers tied the proclamation to broader council priorities about representation and youth leadership in public service.
Action taken The council read and presented the proclamation during the meeting; the item was ceremonial and intended for public recognition rather than regulatory effect.
Sources and provenance This article is based on the Oct. 15 council meeting presentation for the proclamation (agenda item 2) and remarks from Council member Kerina Orozco and community guests.
