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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

           








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


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