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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 50 (Garrick)
          As Amended  March 6, 2012
          Majority vote 

           RULES               10-0                                        
           
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          |Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo,    |     |                          |
          |     |Butler, Carter, Donnelly, |     |                          |
          |     |Hagman, Hueso, Knight,    |     |                          |
          |     |Williams                  |     |                          |
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          SUMMARY  :  Designates March 2012 as Irish American Heritage Month 
          in California in honor of the contributions that Irish Americans 
          have made to better the country and state for all people, and 
          calls upon the people of the state to observe Irish American 
          Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and 
          activities, especially on March 17.  Specifically, this 
          resolution  makes the following legislative findings:

          1)Over the last several centuries, millions of Irish people 
            faced severe hardship in their nation and immigrated to the 
            United States in search of a more promising future for 
            themselves and their families.

          2)Irish Americans initially suffered prejudice and 
            discrimination upon arriving in the United States; and, as the 
            years went on, Irish Americans became very involved in the 
            community and made important and numerous contributions in all 
            aspects of American society and culture, especially in 
            California.

          3)Today, over 44 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and 
            they continue to contribute to the American and California 
            political, economic, and cultural landscapes.  

           FISCAL EFFECT  :  None

           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 










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