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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 60
Author: V. Manuel Pérez (D) and Cook (R), et al.
Amended: 7/11/11 in Senate
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 6/20/11
SUBJECT : Korean War Armistice Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution (1) proclaims July 27, 2011, as
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, (2) urges Californians
to remember the Korean War and honor and give thanks to our
veterans who fought against communism with appropriate
ceremonies and activities, and (3) 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.
ANALYSIS : 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
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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.
This resolution 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; and 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.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 7/12/11)
American Legion Post 90, Calexico, California
Brawley City Council
Global/Vietnam Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9305
Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 165, El Centro
Korean War Veterans Association Imperial County, Chapter
102
United Veterans Council of Imperial County
Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of CA Post 3255, El
Centro
PQ:mw 7/13/11 Senate Floor Analyses
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SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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