BILL NUMBER: ACR 153	ENROLLED
	BILL TEXT

	ADOPTED IN SENATE  AUGUST 22, 2008
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 13, 2008
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 11, 2008

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Laird

                        AUGUST 4, 2008

   Relative to California Coastal Trail Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 153, Laird. California Coastal Trail Day.
   This measure would declare October 11, 2008, as California Coastal
Trail Day in California.



   WHEREAS, The California Coastal Act of 1976 required local
jurisdictions to identify an alignment for the California Coastal
Trail, a continuous network of interconnecting trails throughout the
coastal zone from the Oregon border to Mexico designed to foster
appreciation and stewardship of the scenic and natural resources of
the coast; and
   WHEREAS, In 1999, the Governor designated the California Coastal
Trail as California's Millennium Legacy Trail, a designation granted
to one trail in each of the 50 states; and
   WHEREAS, The Millennium Legacy Trail designation places the
California Coastal Trail on a par with other nationally recognized
long-distance trails such as the Appalachian Trail; and
   WHEREAS, In the 2001-02 Regular Session, the Legislature declared
the California Coastal Trail to be an official state trail and
directed the State Coastal Conservancy, with the assistance of the
California Coastal Commission and the Department of Parks and
Recreation, to plan and develop the trail; and
   WHEREAS, In 2007, the Legislature required state and regional
transportation planning agencies to include provisions for the
California Coastal Trail in their plans; and
   WHEREAS, The 1,200-mile California Coastal Trail is currently 50
percent complete and provides unique public access opportunities for
many Californians, from sandy beaches to paved paths; and
   WHEREAS, When completed, the California Coastal Trail will make a
significant contribution to the quality of life, public health, and
economic vitality of the state; and
   WHEREAS, The California Coastal Trail will be an invaluable
resource for introducing people to one of the most stunning and
diverse coastlines in the world, providing a respite for those who
seek to renew and replenish their spirits; and
   WHEREAS, The California Coastal Trail is a project that will
continue to require visionary leadership, investments in long-range
planning, and the dedication of numerous agencies, volunteers, and
communities; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares October 11, 2008,
as California Coastal Trail Day in California; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.