BILL ANALYSIS
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 70 (Ma)
As Introduced May 4, 2009
Majority vote
RULES 11-0
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|Ayes:|Lieu, Blakeslee, Adams, | | |
| |Ammiano, Gaines, Hall, | | |
| |Mendoza, Silva, Swanson, | | |
| |Torlakson, Yamada | | |
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SUMMARY : Commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for
their notable accomplishments and outstanding service to the
state; and, recognizes the month of May 2009 as Asian and
Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Specifically, this
resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1)Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have played a critical
role in the social, economic, and political development of
California through their entrepreneurial skills, business
leadership, and economic success.
2)Asian and Pacific Islander Americans from various ancestral
backgrounds represent over 14% of California's population;
and, many overcame tremendous odds and cultural barriers to
establish a better life for themselves and their families.
3)California's Asian and Pacific Islander American communities
actively promote their cultural heritage and cross-cultural
understandings and continue to be an important part of
California's diverse tapestry of ideas and cultures.
4)Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have a proud legacy of
service and dedication to the State of California and the
United States of America.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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