Illinois Governor, Chicago Mayor Proclaim June 12 as PH Independence Day
CHICAGO 27 June 2018 – On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of Philippine independence, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner issued a proclamation signed on 29 May 2018 proclaiming 12 June 2018 as Philippine Independence Day in Illinois, and enjoining “all Filipino-American citizens in celebration of this very special day.”
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued a proclamation dated 12 June 2018 proclaiming “June 12, 2018, to be Philippine Independence Day in Chicago,” and urging “all Chicagoans to celebrate this day.”
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Illinois State Attorney General Lisa Madigan also issued their congratulatory messages to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Philippine independence. Illinois’ Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas also sent her congratulatory message. END
For more information, visit www.chicagopcg.dfa.gov.ph; www.chicagopcg.com or https://www.facebook.com/PHinChicago.