BILL ANALYSIS Ó
ACR 60
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 60 (V. Manuel Pérez and Cook)
As Introduced May 16, 2011
Majority vote
RULES 8-0
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|Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Butler, | | |
| |Davis, Hagman, Hueso, | | |
| |Knight, Williams | | |
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SUMMARY : Proclaims July 27, 2011, as Korean War Veterans
Armistice Day; urges Californians to remember the Korean War and
honor and give thanks to our veterans who fought against
communism with appropriate ceremonies and activities; urges
Governor Jerry Brown to proclaim July 27, 2011, as Korean War
Armistice Day and instruct all state departments, agencies,
interested groups, organizations, and individuals to fly the
United States flag at half-mast on July 27, 2011, in memory of
the veterans who died as a result of their service in Korea.
Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)On June 27, 1950, President Truman, in response to the
Communist threat to South Koreans and their democracy,
committed the first United States forces to combat in South
Korea; and, the veterans who fought in the Korean War paid the
ultimate price and paved the way for the foundation of peace
and freedom that so many enjoy today.
2)Negotiators signed an armistice agreement at Panmunjom on July
27, 1953; and, the Republic of South Korea regained its status
as a free and democratic nation with the withdrawal of
Communist North Korean forces.
3)The California Legislature pays homage to the courage of our
veterans who fought in Korea and to those who died there or
whose fate is still unknown; and, it is fitting that all
Californians should take time to gather to observe the
anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Day and honor our
veterans who so courageously protect freedom.
ACR 60
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FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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