BILL ANALYSIS
ACR 95
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 95 (Torrico)
As Introduced September 8, 2009
Majority vote
RULES 10-0
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|Ayes:|Lieu, Gaines, Adams, | | |
| |Fuller, Furutani, | | |
| |Mendoza, Silva, | | |
| |Swanson, Torlakson, | | |
| |Yamada | | |
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SUMMARY : Recognizes the importance of California Native
American Day, celebrated this year on September 25, 2009, and
the concurrent California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference
(Conference) to the enhancement of awareness of California
Indian culture. Specifically, this resolution makes the
following legislative findings:
1)California is home to more federally recognized Indian tribes
than any other state in the United States; and, the cultural
and governmental contributions of the native peoples of
California have shaped the course for the state throughout
history.
2)California Native American Day is celebrated in this state by
tribes and communities across the state, and is a day for
educators of California to teach factual California Indian
history in schools.
3)The Conference, co-sponsored by the San Manuel Tribal Unity
and Cultural Awareness Program and the Santos Manuel Student
Union at the California State University at San Bernardino,
will be held concurrently with California Native American Day;
and, the conference will assist educators by providing new
educational resources regarding the rich and varied lives of
the California Indian Nations.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
ACR 95
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Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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