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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 149
          Author:   Pan (D), et al.
          Amended:  5/14/12 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 5/14/12


           SUBJECT  :    Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage 
          Month

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution 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.

           ANALYSIS  :    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 percent of 
            California's population and have had to overcome 
            tremendous odds and cultural barriers to establish a 
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            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  :    Fiscal Com.:  No


          RM:nl  5/24/12   Senate Floor Analyses 

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