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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SCR 11
          Author:   Wright (D)
          Amended:  As introduced
          Vote:     21

           
          WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE


           SUBJECT  :    Integration of college sports

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution recognizes the actions of Samuel  
          Cunningham Jr. and John Papadakis in the integration of  
          college sports, and urges all citizens to join in  
          celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans in  
          communities throughout California and beyond during Black  
          History Month and throughout the year.

           ANALYSIS  :    

          This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

          1. The history of the state is rich with inspirational  
             stories of great men and women whose actions, words, and  
             achievements have united all Americans and contributed  
             to the greater success and prosperity of our nation.

          2. Among those Americans who have enriched our society are  
             members of the African American community, individuals  
             responsible for countless efforts, movements,  
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             achievements, and contributions, documented and  
             undocumented, in the political, cultural, and social  
             history of California that should be highlighted.

          3. The integration of college sports was a turning point in  
             the civil rights movement in the United States.

          4. The loss by the University of Alabama to the University  
             of Southern California on September 12, 1970, is widely  
             seen as sweeping away the last remnants of the racial  
             divide in college football.

          5. Fullback Samuel Lewis Cunningham, Jr.'s notable  
             performance in that game for the University of Southern  
             California was a factor in convincing the University of  
             Alabama to integrate southern football.

          6. John Papadakis, a defensive captain at the University of  
             Southern California, was a key factor in the defeat of  
             the University of Alabama.  

          This resolution recognizes the actions of Samuel Cunningham  
          Jr. and John Papadakis in the integration of college  
          sports, and urges all citizens to join in celebrating the  
          accomplishments of African Americans in communities  
          throughout California and beyond during Black History Month  
          and throughout the year.

           FISCAL EFFECT :    Fiscal Com.:  No

          TSM:do  1/28/09   Senate Floor Analyses 

                       SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  NONE RECEIVED

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