BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 78 Page 1 ASSEMBLY THIRD READING ACR 78 (Logue and Pan) As Amended August 22, 2013 Majority vote RULES 10-0 -------------------------------- |Ayes:|Gordon, Wilk, Bigelow, | | |Brown, Donnelly, Hagman, | | |Nazarian, V. | | |Manuel Pérez, Quirk, | | |Weber | | | | -------------------------------- SUMMARY : Recognizes September 2013 as Hmong History Month, and urges all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of the Hmong people during Hmong History Month, and encourages the people of California to recognize the many talents, achievements, and contributions that the Hmong people make to their communities. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)The history of the Hmong people here in the United States, as well as through the ages, is indeed unique and vibrant. 2)The Lao-Hmong, or free people, are greatly respected and admired for their dedicated service and valiant support of the United States Armed Forces and its allies during the Vietnam war. 3)The Lao-Hmong's heroic and significant contributions to the United States during their fighting efforts in Laos; which an estimated 35,000 brave Lao-Hmong men, women, and children lost their lives; more than 50,000 were wounded; and more than 2,500 are missing in action will not be forgotten. FISCAL EFFECT : None Analysis Prepared by : Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001933 ACR 78 Page 2