BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 113
Author: Fuller (R), et al.
Introduced:2/23/16
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: National Military Appreciation Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the month of May 2016 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; and 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.
2)The role of the United States as a world leader requires a
military force that is well trained, well equipped, and
appropriately sized.
3)To maintain such a force, the youth of the United States must
possess a commitment to military service sufficient to achieve
the levels of recruitment and retention necessary to sustain
the strength, vitality, and character of the Armed Forces.
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4)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.
5)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.
6)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, which includes
associated local and national observances and activities.
This resolution honors those men and women who have served and
are serving in our nation's military, and recognizes the month
of May 2016 as National Military Appreciation Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified3/7/16)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified3/7/16)
None received
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Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/9/16 16:34:34
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