BILL ANALYSIS
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 166
Author: Fletcher (R) and Coto (D), et al
Amended: 6/21/10 in Assembly
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 6/21/10
SUBJECT : Spirit of 45 Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution declares the Legislatures
support for 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.
ANALYSIS : 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. 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.These historic accomplishments were achieved through the
collective service and personal sacrifice of the people
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of the United States, both those who served in uniform
and those who supported them on the home Front.
3.More than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service
to their country during World War II.
4.The men and women of the World War II generation created
an array of organizations and institutions during the
postwar era which helped to strengthen American democracy
by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service
to community and country.
5.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.
6.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 : Fiscal Com.: No
TSM:nl 7/26/10 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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