BILL NUMBER: ACR 35	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER  107
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
	ADOPTED IN SENATE  AUGUST 26, 2013
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 12, 2013
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 12, 2013
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 7, 2013

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Alejo
   (Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Allen, Ammiano, Atkins,
Bigelow, Bloom, Bocanegra, Bonilla, Bonta, Bradford, Brown, Buchanan,
Ian Calderon, Campos, Chau, Chávez, Chesbro, Conway, Cooley, Dahle,
Daly, Dickinson, Donnelly, Eggman, Fong, Fox, Frazier, Beth Gaines,
Garcia, Gatto, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gorell, Gray, Grove, Hagman,
Hall, Harkey, Roger Hernández, Holden, Jones, Jones-Sawyer, Levine,
Linder, Logue, Lowenthal, Maienschein, Mansoor, Medina, Melendez,
Mitchell, Morrell, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Nestande, Olsen,
Pan, Patterson, Perea, John A. Pérez, V. Manuel Pérez, Quirk,
Quirk-Silva, Rendon, Salas, Skinner, Stone, Ting, Wagner, Waldron,
Weber, Wieckowski, Wilk, Williams, and Yamada)

                        MARCH 18, 2013

   Relative to California Native American Heritage Month.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 35, Alejo. California Native American Heritage Month.
   This measure would recognize the month of September every year as
California Native American Heritage Month, would encourage
Californians to participate in appropriate observances that celebrate
and commemorate California Native Americans, and would applaud and
encourage the observance of California Indian Nations for their
outstanding contributions to this state.



   WHEREAS, Native Americans were the first human inhabitants of the
land that is now the great State of California; and
   WHEREAS, California Native Americans have contributed and continue
to contribute immeasurably to our state's history, diversity,
economy, and culture by distinguishing themselves as academics,
entrepreneurs, and leaders throughout our state; and
   WHEREAS, Prior to the European colonization of the Americas, the
indigenous people of California thrived with a vibrant culture and
society; and
   WHEREAS, California Native Americans have preserved their rich
heritage, which is among the world's great cultural treasures, in the
face of adversity; and
   WHEREAS, California Native American heritage and culture is richly
interwoven with California's diverse social fabric; and
   WHEREAS, Through their rich cultural traditions and proud
ancestry, California Native Americans have made vital contributions
to the strength and diversity of our society in such areas as law,
medicine, business, education, and the United States Armed Forces;
and
   WHEREAS, In spite of a tragic past, Native Americans have been
generous citizens and proudly served in the United States Armed
Forces for over 200 years, defending the security of our state and
nation with their lives, including engaging in World War II and
Operation Iraqi Freedom, with honor, determination, and distinction;
and
   WHEREAS, The work of Native American leaders has sought to bridge
racial, socioeconomic, and environmental barriers by empowering and
educating people in order to protect Native American culture and
heritage for future generations; and
   WHEREAS, California Native Americans have faced numerous barriers
to business development, but have overcome those barriers to
persevere and contribute to Native American communities throughout
the state and country, and exemplify Native American entrepreneurship
in such areas as economic development, the food service industry,
health care, and banking finance; and
   WHEREAS, California tribal governments today support more than
60,000 of our fellow citizens and contribute $7.5 billion to our
shared economy; and
   WHEREAS, California tribes have generously donated their time and
millions of dollars each year for education, youth programs, health
care services, and other essential social services that strengthen
California; and
   WHEREAS, California today is home to the largest population of
Native Americans in the 50 states, including both the rebounding
numbers of our native tribes and others drawn to the Golden State by
its myriad attractions; and
   WHEREAS, As we celebrate the contributions of Native Americans to
the great State of California, let us recognize the success of tribal
businesses and the rise of tribal members in all walks of life as a
testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of our native
peoples; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of
September every year as California Native American Heritage Month and
encourages all Californians to participate in appropriate
observances with activities that celebrate and commemorate California
Native Americans as a symbol of hope and courage to all citizens;
and be it further
   Resolved, That this recognition applauds and encourages the
observance of California Indian Nations for their outstanding
contributions to this great state; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.