BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 28 Page 1 Date of Hearing: March 9, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Gordon, Chair ACR 28 (Mullin) - As Introduced February 23, 2015 SUBJECT: Irish American Heritage Month. SUMMARY: Designates March 2015 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of all the contributions that Irish Americans have made to better the country and state for all people. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)Over the last several centuries, millions of Irish people faced severe hardship in their nation and immigrated to the United States in search of a more promising future for themselves and their families. 2)Irish Americans initially suffered prejudice and discrimination upon arriving in the United States; and, as the years went on, Irish Americans became very involved in the community and made important contributions in all aspects of American society and culture, especially in California. 3)Today, over 34 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and they continue to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture. FISCAL EFFECT: None ACR 28 Page 2 REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support None on file Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800