City of Los Angeles

COMMENDATION
FIESTA OF THE SANTO NINO WEEK

WHEREAS, The Cebu Association of California, Inc. AKA Santo Nino de Cebu Association has been celebrating the Filipino Fiesta of the Santo Nino de Cebu week since 1968 which is the highest and greatest cultural heritage of the Filipino people; and

WHEREAS, This celebration has fostered the spirit of respect and understanding which exists between the Philippine islands and the United States. This Fiesta provides a unique and pleasurable opportunity for all citizens of Los Angeles to learn about and better appreciate the outstanding contributions made to our City by our citizens of Filipino descent; and

WHEREAS, Through the tireless efforts of Sally Famarin, The Cebu Association has worked hard for the enthronization of the miraculous image of the Santo Nino de Cebu and the building of the Santo Ni–o Shrine which is now on the National Register of Cultural and Historical places, and

WHEREAS, During the week of January 8, 1983 the Southern California Chapter of the Cebu Association will hold its Filipino Fiesta of the Santo Nino de Cebu week in Los Angeles:

NOW, THEREFORE, I Tom Bradley, Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, do hereby proclaim the week of January 8, 1983 as "Fiesta of the Santo Nino de Cebu week" in Los Angeles, and urge the citizens of our "Fair City of the Angels" to participate with their Filipino-American friends and neighbors in observing the events of the Fiesta. January, 1983

Signed:
Tom Bradley