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          Bill No:  ACR 85
          Author:   Mendoza (D) and Wieckowski (D), et al.
          Amended:  2/2/12 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 2/2/12


           SUBJECT  :    India Republic Day

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution proclaims January 26, 2012, as 
          India Republic Day and urges all Californians to join in 
          celebrating India Republic Day.

           ANALYSIS :    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 
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             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  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

           SUPPORT  :   (Verified  5/22/12)

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          RM:kc  5/22/12   Senate Floor Analyses 

                         SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  SEE ABOVE

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