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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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