BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: June 18, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
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57 (Pan) - As Introduced May 5, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
SUBJECT: Hmong History Month.
SUMMARY: Recognizes September 2015 as Hmong History Month, and
urges all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of
the Hmong people during Hmong History Month, and encourages the
people of California to recognize the many talents,
achievements, and contributions that the Hmong people make to
their communities. Specifically, this resolution makes the
following legislative findings:
1)The history of the Hmong people here in the United States, as
well as through the ages, is indeed unique and vibrant.
2)The Lao-Hmong, or free people, are greatly respected and
admired for their dedicated service and valiant support of the
United States Armed Forces and its allies during the Vietnam
war.
3)The Lao-Hmong's heroic and significant contributions to the
United States during their fighting efforts in Laos; which an
estimated 35,000 brave Lao-Hmong men, women, and children lost
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their lives; more than 50,000 were wounded; and more than
2,500 are missing in action.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916)
319-2800