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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 47
Author: Fuller (R), et al.
Introduced:4/27/15
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: National Military Appreciation Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution honors those men and women who have
served and are serving in our nation's military, and recognizes
the month of May 2015 as National Military Appreciation Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1) The vigilance of the members of the Armed Forces has been
instrumental to the preservation of the freedom, security,
and prosperity enjoyed by the people of the United States.
2) The success of the Armed Forces depends on the dedicated
service of its members, their families, and the civilian
employees of the federal Department of Defense and the Coast
Guard.
3) The role of the U.S. as a world leader requires a military
force that is well trained, well equipped, and appropriately
sized.
4) To maintain such a force, U.S. youth must possess a
commitment to military service sufficient to achieve the
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levels of recruitment and retention necessary to sustain the
strength, vitality, and character of the Armed Forces. To
foster and sustain such a commitment, it is vital for U.S.
youth to understand that the service provided by Armed Forces
members is an honorable legacy that protects the freedoms
enjoyed by U.S. citizens as well as citizens of many other
nations.
5) Service in the Armed Forces entails special hazards and
demands extraordinary sacrifices from service members and
their families; and the support of the families of service
members enhances the effectiveness and capabilities of the
Armed Forces.
6) The observance of events recognizing the contributions of
the Armed Forces is a tangible and highly effective way of
sustaining morale and improving the quality of life for
service members and their families.
7) It is important to emphasize to the people of California the
relevance of the history and activities of the Armed Forces
through National Military Appreciation Month.
This resolution honors those men and women who have served and
are serving in our nation's military, and recognizes the month
of May 2015 as National Military Appreciation Month.
Prior Legislation
ACR 206 (Bates, Resolution Chapter 77, Statutes of 2002)
recognized May 2002 as National Military Appreciation Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified5/4/15)
American Legion, Department of California
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AMVETS, Department of California
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Military Officers Association of America, California Council of
Chapters
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California
Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council
OPPOSITION: (Verified5/4/15)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: Supporters state that by designating
the month of May as National Military Appreciation Month, it
helps to educate and enlighten people about the honor, duty, and
sacrifice of those who serve.
Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/6/15 16:16:35
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