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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 85 (Mendoza and Wieckowski)
          As Amended January 25, 2012
          Majority vote 

           RULES               7-2                                         
           
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          |Ayes:|Mendoza, Alejo, Butler,   |     |                          |
          |     |Carter, Campos, Hueso,    |     |                          |
          |     |Williams                  |     |                          |
          |     |                          |     |                          |
          |-----+--------------------------+-----+--------------------------|
          |Nays:|Silva, Donnelly           |     |                          |
          |     |                          |     |                          |
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          SUMMARY  :  Proclaims January 26, 2012, as India Republic Day and 
          urges all Californians to join in celebrating India Republic 
          Day.  Specifically,  this resolution  makes the following 
          findings:  

          1)Although India obtained its independence from British rule on 
            August 15, 1947, a permanent constitution was adopted after 
            many deliberations which spread over two years, 11 months, and 
            18 days; and the Constitution of India became the law of all 
            the Indian lands on January 26, 1950.

          2)Achievements by Asian Indians in America and California 
            include contributions to all facets of our community, 
            including our culture and society through their achievements 
            in food, medicine, business, and technology; and Republic Day 
            offers an opportunity to reflect on the many achievements of 
            the large Asian Indian community here in California.

          3)Today, Republic Day is celebrated every year on January 26 
            with enthusiasm all over India and begins with a solemn 
            reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the 
            country and with awards of medals for bravery and valor.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

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








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