BILL ANALYSIS Ó
SCR 96
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 96 (Corbett)
As Amended August 9, 2012
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE :31-0
RULES 11-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Atkins, | | |
| |Butler, Carter, | | |
| |Dickinson, Donnelly, | | |
| |Hagman, Hueso, Knight, | | |
| |Williams | | |
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SUMMARY : Recognizes June 12, 2012, as the 114th Anniversary of
Philippine Independence, and calls upon the people of the state
to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies,
programs, and activities. Specifically, this resolution makes
the following legislative findings:
1)General Emilio Aguinaldo read the Act of Declaration of
Independence on June 12, 1898, proclaiming the sovereignty and
independence of the Philippine Islands from Spain, after
United States and Filipino revolutionary forces defeated Spain
at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
2)The declaration was not recognized by the United States or
Spain until the signing of the Treaty of Manila on July 4,
1946; and, for nearly two decades, July 4 was observed in the
Philippines as Independence Day until President Diosdado
Macapagal signed the Republic Act No. 4166 designating the
country's Independence Day as June 12.
3)As years went on, Filipino Americans became very involved in
the community and made numerous contributions in all aspects
of American society and culture, especially in California;
and, many Filipino Americans have served with distinction in
the United States Armed Forces for over a century and have
sacrificed their lives in many wars, including World War II.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
SCR 96
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Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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