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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 25
          Author:   Wieckowski (D), et al.
          Amended:  8/19/13 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 8/19/13


           SUBJECT  :    Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution designates November 2013 as  
          California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month; and  
          recognizes the contributions made by Californians of Sikh  
          heritage to the state and affords all Californians the  
          opportunity to understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich  
          history and shared principles of Sikh Americans.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings: 

          1.California and our nation are at once blessed and enriched by  
            the unparalleled diversity of our residents; and an estimated  
            250,000 Americans of Sikh origin reside in California. 

          2.The first Sikh temple (Gurdwara) in California was established  
            in Stockton in 1912; and Sikh Americans have distinguished  
            themselves most successfully in the areas of agriculture,  
            security, trucking, medicine, and small family-owned  
            businesses. 
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          3.Sikh and Punjabi American communities of California continue  
            to make important contributions to our state and nation; and  
            Sikh Americans in Yuba City celebrate the coronation day of  
            Sikh scripture with the Sikh Parade, held on the first Sunday  
            of every November. 

          This resolution designates November 2013 as California Sikh  
          American Awareness and Appreciation Month; and recognizes the  
          contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to the state  
          and affords all Californians the opportunity to understand,  
          recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles  
          of Sikh Americans.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No



          MW:nl  8/27/13   Senate Floor Analyses 

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