BILL ANALYSIS
ACR 166
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Date of Hearing: June 17, 2010
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Nancy Skinner, Chair
ACR 166 (Fletcher and Coto) - As Introduced: May 24, 2010
SUBJECT : Spirit of '45 Day.
SUMMARY : Supports the observance of "Spirit of '45 Day" on the
second Sunday in August to commemorate the anniversary of the
end of World War II on August 14, 1945. Specifically, this
resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1)On August 14, 1945, the people of the United States received
the news that World War II had ended; and the victory marked
the culmination of an unprecedented national effort that
defeated the forces of aggression, brought freedom to
subjugated nations, and ended the horrors of the Holocaust.
2)More than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to
their country during World War II; and the courage,
dedication, self-sacrifice and compassion of the World War II
generation has inspired subsequent generations in the United
States Armed Forces, including the men and women currently in
service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world.
3)August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of the war but also
the beginning of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which
the United States led the effort to restore the shattered
nations of the Allies and their enemies alike and to create
institutions to work towards a more peaceful global community.
4)The entire World War II generation, military and civilian
alike, has provided a model of unity and community that serves
as a source of inspiration for current and future generations
of Americans to come together to work for the continued
betterment of the United States and the world.
FISCAL EFFECT : None.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :
Support
ACR 166
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None on file.
Opposition
None on file.
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800