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West Linn proclaims Indigenous Peoples' Day, National First Responders Day and Filipino American History Month
Summary
Council read three proclamations recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct. 13), National First Responders Day (Oct. 28) and Filipino American History Month (October 2025). Phil Nzaga Prelehera, president of the local Filipino American historical society chapter, spoke in support of the proclamation.
The council read three proclamations at the start of the work session.
Council president Mary Baumgartner read an Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation recognizing tribal nations and the United Nations declaration on indigenous rights and designating Oct. 13, 2025 in West Linn. Mayor Bialastoski read a National First Responders Day proclamation noting Congress designated Oct. 28 as a day of gratitude for first responders.
Councilor Leo Groener read a proclamation recognizing October as Philippine/Filipino American History Month, and Phil Nzaga Prelehera — identified himself as "a resident of the City Of Westland for 21 years, and the president of the Filipino American National Historical Society, Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter" — thanked the city, recounted the historical significance cited in the proclamation and urged celebration and education around Filipino American contributions.
The proclamations are ceremonial and intended to encourage community recognition of the observances.
