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          CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
          ACR 60 (V. Manuel Pérez, et al.)
          As Amended July 11, 2011
          Majority vote
           
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          |ASSEMBLY:  |     |June 20, 2011   |SENATE: |37-0 |(July 14,      |
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                          (adopted by unanimous vote)

          Original Committee Reference:   RLS.

          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; 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. 

           The Senate amendments  add a lead co-author, delete repetitive 
          language and make technical clarifications.

           AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY  , the resolution made 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 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 








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            anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Day and honor our 
            veterans who so courageously protect freedom.
           
          FISCAL EFFECT  :  None

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



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