P1 1WHEREAS, Generations of immigrants from all around the
2world built our country’s economy and created our nation’s unique
3character; and
4WHEREAS, Immigrants continue to develop and expand
5businesses, innovate, strengthen our economy, and create American
6jobs in California; and
7WHEREAS, Immigrants continue to grow businesses, innovate,
8strengthen our economy, and create jobs in California; and
9WHEREAS, Immigrants fundamentally enrich the extraordinary
10character of our nation with their unique cultures, heritages, and
11experiences; and
12WHEREAS, Immigrants have been tireless leaders, not only in
13securing their own rights and ensuring access to equal opportunity,
14but also in campaigning for a fairer and more just society for all
15Americans; and
16WHEREAS, Despite countless contributions of immigrants, we
17have frequently overlooked and undervalued the role of immigrants
18in building and enriching our nation, both throughout our history
19and in the present day; now, therefore, be it
20Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the
21Assembly proclaims the month of June 2016 as Immigrant Heritage
22Month; and be it further
P2 1Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies
2of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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