Chicago mayor proclaims June 12 RP Independence Day in city

By INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has proclaimed June 12 as Philippine Independence Day in the American City “in appreciation of the contributions that Filipino-Americans have made,” Philippine Consul General Blesilda Cabrera said in a statement issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs Tuesday.

The statement said Daley presented the proclamation to Cabrera during the reception he hosted on June 7 to mark Philippine Independence Day and celebrate Chicago’s Philippine-American community.

Daley also encouraged all Chicagoans to appreciate the contributions the Filipino-American community has made to Chicago, the statement said.

In remarks, Daley said Filipino immigrants have played a major role in strengthening the cultural diversity, economic vitality and global presence of Chicago for more than 100 years.

He cited Filipinos’ strong family values and commitment to quality education and said he looked forward to continue working with the Filipino community to make Chicago “the best city in the world.”

Daley also presented certificates of appreciation to three Filipino-Americans — Dr. Virgilio Jonson, Angeles Carandang and Sam Castagña — for their leadership in making Chicago a better place to live, work and raise a family in.

The Filipino community, for its part, presented Daley with a painting of a countryside scene in the Philippines.

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