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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 7 (Williams)
          As Amended February 28, 2011
          Majority vote 

           RULES               10-0                                        
           
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          |Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo,    |     |                          |
          |     |Butler, Carter, Donnelly, |     |                          |
          |     |Hagman, Hueso, Knight,    |     |                          |
          |     |Williams                  |     |                          |
          |     |                          |     |                          |
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           SUMMARY  :  Proclaims May 18, 2011, as the 23rd Annual State 
          Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and 
          professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of 
          all Californians.  Specifically,  this resolution  makes the 
          following legislative findings:  

          1)The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists working 
            in over 30 state departments in 230 scientific 
            classifications; and, the work of state scientists impacts the 
            lives and property of all Californians.

          2)State scientists perform important work in the areas of 
            infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and 
            cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the 
            protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, 
            chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more.

          3)State Scientist Day at the State Capitol increases public 
            awareness and recognizes contributions made by scientists 
            working in state government while entertaining and educating 
            over 2,000 elementary school students with fun, hands-on 
            exhibits; and, the event has sparked an interest in science 
            for thousands of California school children, legislators, 
            state employees, and the public who attend the special event.
           
          FISCAL EFFECT  :  None


           Analysis Prepared by  :  Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 









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