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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 123
Author: Cedillo (D), et al
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
SUBJECT : Mexican bicentennial celebration
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes the importance of
celebrating the birth and independence of Mexico and
honoring and invigorating the spirit of friendship,
understanding, and cooperation that characterizes the
California-Mexico relationship.
ANALYSIS : 2010 marks a year of celebratory festivities
in Mexico commemorating the bicentennial of the start of
the Mexican War of Independence and the centennial of the
beginning of the Mexican Revolution. This is a time for
Mexican Nationals and Mexican Americans to reflect with
pride and hope upon the historical events that have shaped
Mexico into a free, united, and democratic nation. In
Mexico and throughout the world, Mexican communities are
fervently involved in organizing special and countrywide
celebrations to enjoy the unique history, rich culture and
traditions, and artistic expressions of a people who have
endured and overcome tremendous hardships.
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For over two decades, Mexican American communities
throughout the United States have celebrated Mexican
Independence Day to foster and raise awareness about
Mexico's fight for a democratic form of government. The
United States and the great state of California share a
strong historical and cultural bond with Mexico. Nearly 11
million people of Mexican origin live in California today,
representing 30 percent of the state's total population.
The San Diego-Tijuana metropolitan area is the largest
binational community along the United States border with
over 50,000 vehicles and 25,000 pedestrians crossing daily.
Mexico continues to be California's main trading partner,
generating more than $54 billion dollars annually, and
significantly contributing to the economic health and
prosperity of our state.
The California Latino Legislative Caucus, made up of 26
members of Latino heritage representing districts
throughout our great state, has worked diligently to
develop policy priorities and annual agendas of policy
issues critical to the economic prosperity and vitality of
California and has traditionally recognized and celebrated
Mexican Independence Day and the birth of Mexico's
democracy.
This resolution:
Resolves that the State of California recognizes the
importance of celebrating the birth and independence of our
neighboring nation and of honoring and invigorating the
spirit of our friendship, understanding, and cooperation
that characterizes the California-Mexico relationship.
Resolves that the 2010 Mexican National Commemorations
offer a special opportunity to strengthen our partnership
and envision new routes toward a future of shared
prosperity by recognizing our common values, emotions, and
desires.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
TSM:do 8/11/10 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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