BILL ANALYSIS �
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 43 (Achadjian, et al.)
As Introduced March 31, 2011
Majority vote
RULES 8-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo, | | |
| |Carter, Donnelly, Hagman, | | |
| |Knight, Williams | | |
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SUMMARY : Recognizes May 21, 2011, as Armed Forces Day and
honors the members of the Armed Forces and their families for
their services and sacrifices made to our country.
Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 when the United States
Department of Defense consolidated the military services.
This day will be celebrated on the third Saturday in May and
will honor the men and women who are serving in the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including
National Guard and Reserves.
2)Members of the Armed Forces have been killed and injured while
performing the tremendous service to our country of bringing
peace and stability in the name of democracy.
3)All Americans express their appreciation and gratitude for
members of the Armed Forces at home and abroad for their
service and sacrifice to our great nation. The volunteer
citizens and organizations that assist our wounded warriors
are also commended for their contribution to the Armed Forces
and the United States.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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