BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 82
Author: Blakeslee (R), et al.
Amended: 4/24/12
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : California veterans of the Iraq War: memorial
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution commemorates and honors the
service and sacrifice of the members of the United States
Armed Forces who supported the operations in Iraq, and
their families, as the official combat mission in Iraq
draws to a close; encourages mayors and communities across
the State of California to honor veterans who served in
Iraq and Afghanistan on November 11, 2012, in Veterans Day
parades, ceremonies, and other displays of our state's
gratitude for their service and sacrifice; requests that
the Department of General Services work with appropriate
third parties to design and create a memorial for the
California veterans who fought and served in Iraq and, upon
receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the
cost, erect that memorial, in accordance with California
law, in the State Capitol Park; and states the intent of
the Legislature to enact future legislation authorizing the
creation of a larger memorial commemorating and thanking
those who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
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1. Nearly 1,500,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces served
in Iraq, thousands of whom are residents of the State of
California, many serving on multiple deployments.
2. The members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in
support of operations in Iraq performed brilliantly in a
highly complex and challenging environment, and did
everything that was asked of them, and more, to meet the
requirements of the mission.
3. Thousands of members of the U.S. National Guard and
Reserves left their civilian jobs and livelihoods to
support operations in Iraq, making enormous
contributions, and serving with distinction.
4. Nearly 4,500 members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 668 of
whom were residents of the State of California, made the
ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives in support of
operations in Iraq.
5. More than 30,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces, 5,713
of whom are residents of the State of California, were
wounded serving in support of operations in Iraq.
6. Families of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving
in Iraq endured repeated deployments and spent many
holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries apart.
7. After nearly nine years of combat, we welcome home our
veterans and continue to support members of the U.S.
Armed Forces deployed in Afghanistan and elsewhere in
the world.
8. Iraq's destiny and future development now lie with its
people.
9. The people of the United States recognize the service
and sacrifices made by those members of the U.S. Armed
Forces and veterans, as well as their families.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: Yes
SUPPORT : (Verified 5/9/12)
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American Legion Department of California
AMVETS Department of California
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Vietnam Veterans of America
Santa Maria American Legion
RM:kc 5/9/12 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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