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          Date of Hearing:   August 18, 2011

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                Nancy Skinner, Chair
                    ACR 72 (Alejo) - As Amended:  August 15, 2011
           
          SUBJECT  :   Native American Heritage Month.

           SUMMARY  :   Recognizes November 2011, as Native American Heritage 
          Month, encourages Californians to participate in appropriate 
          observances that celebrate and commemorate Native Americans as a 
          symbol of hope and courage to all citizens, and applauds and 
          encourages the observance of California Indian nations for their 
          contributions to this great state.   Specifically,  this 
          resolution  makes the following legislative findings:  

          1)Prior to the European colonization of the Americas, the 
            indigenous people of California thrived with a vibrant culture 
            and society; and California Native American heritage and the 
            Native American community contribute to our state's history 
            and diverse cultural and social fabric.

          2)Native American heritage has been marked by moments of triumph 
            and hardship that pre-date our 19th-century statehood; and 
            California Native Americans have withstood the pressures to 
            lose their cultural languages, beliefs, and traditions that 
            have been passed on from generation to generation.

          3)California Native Americans have proudly served in the United 
            States Armed Forces for over 200 years, defending the security 
            of our state and nation with their lives, including engaging 
            in World War II and Operation Iraqi Freedom, with honor, 
            determination, and distinction.

          4)Native American leaders have worked to bridge racial, 
            socioeconomic, and environmental barriers by empowering and 
            educating people in order to protect Native American culture 
            and heritage for future generations.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

           Support 
           








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          Barona Band of Mission Indians
          Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians
          Bridgeport Paiute Indian Colony
          Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian 
          Community
          California Valley Miwok Tribe
          Ione Band of Miwok Indians
          Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation
          Pala Band of Mission Indians
          Susanville Indian Rancheria
          U-tu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.

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