BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
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99 (Lopez)
As Introduced July 16, 2015
Majority vote
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|Committee |Votes|Ayes |Noes |
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|Rules |11-0 |Gordon, Chang, Burke, | |
| | |Campos, Cooley, Dodd, | |
| | |Jones, Mayes, | |
| | |Rodriguez, Waldron, | |
| | |Wood | |
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SUMMARY: Declares September 6, 2015, as Salvadoran American Day
and recognizes the numerous contributions and rich heritage of
Salvadoran Americans in California. Specifically, this
resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1)In the 20th century, 40 years of internal political turmoil
forced hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans to flee El
Salvador, seeking peace and security in a new country, the
United States.
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2)Now Salvadoran Americans constitute one of the largest Latino
communities in California, totaling over one million
throughout the state and 6% of all immigrants nationwide.
3)The history of our nation and California is a rich and
enduring tapestry woven with the threads of many remarkable
lives, cultures, and events, and the lives, work, and artistry
of Salvadoran Americans has added strength, vitality, and
purpose to that tapestry.
4)Salvadoran American families, communities, and the generations
that follow are committed to maintain both Salvadoran and
American cultures, while promoting cultural interchange.
Analysis Prepared by:
Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN:
0001459