Event

Arlington County Board issuance of Filipino American History Month proclamation

Flyer announcing October as Filipino American History Month with Philippine and US flags at top and border details.

The County Board during their 10/20/26 recess meeting (3pm – 10pm) will issue a FAHM proclamation near the beginning of the meeting. My guests and I were instructed to arrive no later than 3:30 pm at the County Board room, ste 307. Mr. Gem Daus and I will accept the proclamation after it's been read. Mr. Gem Daus is responsible for drafting the proclamation and I was responsible for requesting the proclamation. Mr. Gem P. Daus is an award-winning adjunct faculty member of the University of Maryland Asian American Studies Program. By all accounts, this is the first time the County Board will issue a proclamation for FAHM. The event will be short and sweet but memorable for Filipino American Arlingtonians. My name is Edgar Tolentino and my cell is 703-470-5420.