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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 23
Author: Mullin (D), et al.
Amended: 3/14/13 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 3/14/13
SUBJECT : Irish American Heritage Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution designates March 2013 as Irish
American Heritage Month in honor of the multitude of
contributions that Irish Americans have made to the country and
state.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1. Over the last several centuries, millions of Irish people
faced severe hardship in their nation and immigrated to the
United Sates in search of a more promising future for
themselves and their families.
2. Irish Americans initially suffered prejudice and
discrimination upon arriving in the United States; and, as
the years went on, Irish Americans became very involved in
the community and made important contributions in all aspects
of American society and culture, especially in California.
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3. Today, over 34 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and
they continue to contribute to American and California
politics, economy, and culture.
This resolution designates March 2013, as Irish American
Heritage Month in honor of all the contributions that Irish
Americans have made to better the country and state for all
people, and calls upon the people of the state to observe Irish
American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, programs,
and activities, especially on March 17.
Related legislation . SCR 11 (Corbett) passed the Senate Floor
(31-0) on 3/11/13.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
JG:k 3/20/13 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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