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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SCR 11
          Author:   Corbett (D), et al.
          Amended:  As introduced
          Vote:     21

           
           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  
          declarations: 

          1.Millions of Irish people, faced with severe hardship due to  
            famine and poverty in their nation, immigrated to the United  
            States over the last several centuries in search of a more  
            promising future for themselves and their families.

          2.The journey to America from the Emerald Isle was not paved  
            with gold.  The Irish spirit of determination, perseverance,  
            and grit prevailed against dangerous seas and deadly  
            conditions with their hearts set on the horizon.

          3.Irish Americans initially suffered prejudice and  
            discrimination upon first arriving in the United States.  As  
            the years went on, Irish Americans became deeply integrated in  
            their communities and made numerous contributions in all  






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            aspects of American society and culture.

          4.Today, over 34 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and  
            they continue to contribute to the American and California  
            politics, economy, and culture.


           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No


          PQ:nk  2/27/13   Senate Floor Analyses 

                         SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  NONE RECEIVED

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