WHEREAS, The Fiesta of the Santo Nino de Cebu imparts to every Filipino a renewed sense of the value of the traditional Filipino traits of piety, friendship and hospitality, and devotion to the Santo Nino is a means of inspiring the highest values in upholding the sacred heritage of Philippine culture; and

WHEREAS, This fiesta provides a unique an pleasurable opportunity for all San Franciscans to learn about and better appreciate the outstanding contributions made to the City and County of San Francisco by our citizens of Filipino descent; and

WHEREAS, The Cebu Association of California, Inc., AKA Santo Nino de Cebu Association International is dedicated to serve Santo Nino for peace and dignity of man, and fosters the spirit  of respect and understanding which exists between the people of the  Philippine Island and the United States; and

WHEREAS, Through the laudable and determined efforts of Commisioner Sally B. Famarin with the officers and members of the Association in carrying towards the forefront the festivities of Santo Nino de Cebu, this has become a potent medium with which the Santo Nino may be appreciated and loved throughout the world; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, DIANNE FEINTEIN, Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco, do hereby proclaim the January 12 through 22, 1984 as the FIESTA OF THE SANTO NINO DE CEBU WEEK in San Francisco, and do urge all  citizens to participate with their Filipino -American friends and neighbors in observing the events of the Fiesta.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City and County of San Francisco,  to be affixed this first day of January, nineteen hundred and eighty-four.


Dianne Feinstein
Mayor