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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 58
Author: Cannella (R)
Introduced:2/10/16
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Engineers Week
SOURCE: American Council of Engineering Companies of
California
American Society of Civil Engineers
Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and
Geologists
California Society of Professional Engineers
Professional Engineers in California Government
Structural Engineers Association of California
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the week of February 21
through 27, 2016, as Engineers Week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)The week of February 21 through 27, 2016, is being observed by
state and national engineering organizations as Engineers
Week, during which time a number of observances will take
place in California.
2)Engineers Week is celebrating its 65th anniversary with the
theme, Engineers Make a World of Difference. During the week,
students in elementary and high schools will be introduced to
many facets of the engineering profession through special
educational programs.
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3)Professional engineers are leaders in the development of
technology relating to sewage treatment, sanitary engineering,
structural integrity of buildings and bridges, water quality,
seismic safety, cleanup of hazardous waste and toxic sites,
and public transportation, including highways, rail,
waterways, and airports.
4)It is appropriate at this time to recognize the contributions
of engineering professionals to the betterment of humankind.
This resolution recognizes the week of February 21 through 27,
2016, as Engineers Week and the services bestowed upon the
citizens of the State of California by engineers.
Prior Legislation
SR 12 (Cannella, 2015) recognized the week of February 22, 2015,
to February 28, 2015, inclusive, as National Engineers Week and
acknowledged the services bestowed upon the citizens of
California by engineers. The resolution was adopted by the
Senate.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified2/16/16)
American Council of Engineering Companies of California
(co-source)
American Society of Civil Engineers (co-source)
Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
(co-source)
California Society of Professional Engineers (co-source)
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Professional Engineers in California Government (co-source)
Structural Engineers Association of California (co-source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified2/16/16)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
2/17/16 15:59:19
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