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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SR 35
          Author:   Pan (D), Block (D), De León (D), Hall (D), Hueso (D),  
                    and 
                    Jackson (D)
          Introduced:6/22/15  
          Vote:     21 

          SUBJECT:   Immigrant Heritage Month


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:  This resolution proclaims the month of June 2015 as  
          "Immigrant Heritage Month."




          Senate Floor Amendments of 6/22/15 make a technical change and  
          add Senator Jackson as a joint author.


          ANALYSIS:  This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:


          1)Immigrants continue to develop and expand businesses,  
            innovate, strengthen our economy, and create American jobs in  
            California.


          2)Immigrants fundamentally enrich the extraordinary character of  
            our nation with their unique cultures, heritages, and  
            experiences.








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          3)Immigrants have been tireless leaders, not only in securing  
            their own rights and ensuring access to equal opportunity, but  
            also in campaigning for a fairer and more just society for all  
            Americans.


          4)Despite countless contributions of immigrants, we have  
            frequently overlooked and undervalued the role of immigrants  
            in building and enriching our nation, both throughout our  
            history and in the present day.


          This resolution proclaims the month of June 2015 as "Immigrant  
          Heritage Month."


          Comments


          According to the author, "Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) is a  
          nationwide effort to gather and share inspirational stories of  
          immigration in America. IHM 2015 aims celebrate the USA's  
          immigrant heritage - stories of individuals, families, and  
          communities who have contributed to the unique social fabric of  
          the American nation, and the diversity that has fueled that  
          greatness. The goal of the month is to encourage every American  
          to tell the story of how they first felt welcomed to the  
          American experience."
          
          FISCAL EFFECT:   Appropriation:    No          Fiscal  
          Com.:NoLocal:    No


          SUPPORT:   (Verified6/22/15)


          None received


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified6/22/15)








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          None received

          Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          6/25/15 8:17:59
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