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          Date of Hearing:   March 31, 2009

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                 Ted W. Lieu, Chair
                 ACR 41 (Miller) - As Introduced:  February 27, 2009
           
          SUBJECT  :   Native Americans:  California Indian Heritage Month.

           SUMMARY  :   Proclaims November 2009 as California Indian Heritage  
          Month, encourages its observance with activities that celebrate  
          our uniqueness as Americans, and commends California Indian  
          nations for their outstanding contributions to this state.   
          Specifically,  this resolution  makes the following legislative  
          findings:

          1)California Indians have made vital contributions to the  
            strength and diversity of our society through their rich,  
            cultural traditions and proud ancestry.

          2)In 2007, President Bush proclaimed November as National  
            American Indian Heritage Month in recognition of American  
            Indians and Alaskan Natives.

          3)Californians are working to protect and enhance tribal  
            resources in recognition of the sovereignty of the California  
            Indian nations to be self-governing, self-supporting, and  
            self-reliant.  

          4)As of the last census, over 423,000 American Indians were  
            living in California in 2007; and it is fitting to recognize  
            Native American Indians for their rich history and commitment  
            to the State of California.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :

           Support 
           
          None on file.

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.









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           Analysis Prepared by  :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800