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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 149 (Pan)
          As Amended May 7, 2012
          Majority vote 

           RULES               11-0                                        
           
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          |Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo,    |     |                          |
          |     |Butler, Carter, Mendoza,  |     |                          |
          |     |Donnelly, Hagman, Hueso,  |     |                          |
          |     |Knight, Williams          |     |                          |
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           SUMMARY  :   Commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for 
          their notable accomplishments and outstanding service to the 
          State of California and recognizes the month of May 2012 as 
          Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.  
          Specifically,  this resolution  
          makes the following legislative findings:

          1)Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have played a critical 
            role in the social, economic and political development of 
            California through their entrepreneurial skills, business 
            leadership and economic success.

          2)Asian and Pacific Islander Americans from various ancestral 
            backgrounds represent over 15.5% of California's population 
            and have had to overcome tremendous odds and cultural barriers 
            to establish a better life for their families.

          3)Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to be an 
            important part of California's diverse tapestry of ideas and 
            contribute to the growth of the state by revitalizing many of 
            the communities with their new ideas and economic 
            opportunities.

          4)Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have a proud legacy of 
            service and dedication to the state of California and to the 
            United States.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :  None

           








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


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