BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 9 (Mitchell, et al.)
As Introduced January 28, 2013
Majority vote
RULES 10-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Bigelow, Brown, |
| |Chau, Donnelly, Nazarian, |
| |Cooley, Quirk, Weber, |
| |Hagman |
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SUMMARY : Recognizes February 2013 as Black History Month, urges
all residents to join in celebrating the accomplishments of
African Americans during Black History Month, and encourages
Californians to recognize the talents, achievements, and
contributions that African Americans make to their communities.
Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, distinguished African American
author, editor, publisher, and historian founded what is now
known as Black History Month; and he intended to encourage
further research, publishing and celebrations regarding the
untold stories of African American heritage.
2)Although the institutions of slavery and racial segregation
forced early African American culture to develop independently
of mainstream American culture, today African American culture
has become a significant part of this country's culture.
3)The history of the United States is rich with inspirational
stories of great men and women who have contributed to the
success and prosperity of the United States; and among those
Americans are members of the African American
community-individuals who have been steadfast in their
commitment to promoting brotherhood, equality, and justice for
all.
4)It is appropriate to celebrate the unique and vibrant history
of African Americans during the month of February 2013, which
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has been proclaimed as Black History Month.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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