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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 36
          Author:   Williams (D), et al.
          Amended:  5/16/11 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 5/16/11 


           SUBJECT  :    Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage 
          Month

           SOURCE  :     Asian Pacific Islander Caucus


           DIGEST  :    This resolution commends Asian and Pacific 
          Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and 
          outstanding service to the state of California and 
          recognizes the month of May 2011as Asian and Pacific 
          Islander American Heritage Month.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution makes the following 
          legislative findings: 

          1. Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have played a 
             critical role in the social, economic and political 
             development of California through their entrepreneurial 
             skills, business leadership and economic success. 

          2. Asian and Pacific Islander Americans from various 
             ancestral backgrounds represent over 14 percent of 
             California's population and have had to overcome 
             tremendous odds and cultural barriers to establish a 
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             better life for their families. 

          3. Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to be an 
             important role in California's diverse tapestry of ideas 
             and continue to contribute to the urban and rural growth 
             of the state by revitalizing many of the communities 
             with their new ideas and economic opportunities. 

          4. Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have a proud legacy 
             of service and dedication to the state of California and 
             to the United States. 

          This resolution commends Asian and Pacific Islander 
          Americans for their notable accomplishments and outstanding 
          service to the state, and recognizes the month of May 2011 
          as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

           SUPPORT  :   (Verified  6/21/11)

          Asian Pacific Islander Caucus (source)


          PQ:mw  6/21/11   Senate Floor Analyses 

                         SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  SEE ABOVE

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