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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 72
          Author:   Alejo (D), et al.
          Amended:  8/25/11 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 8/18/11


           SUBJECT  :    Native American Heritage Month

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution 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.

           ANALYSIS  :    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 
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            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  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

           SUPPORT  :   (Verified  8/31/11)

          Barona Band of Mission Indians
          Big Sandy Rancheria
          Bridgeport Indian Colony
          Cachil DeHe Band of Wintu Indians of the Colusa Indian 
          Community
          California Valley Miwok Tribe
          Campo Band of Mission Indians
          Ione Band of Miwok Indians
          Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation
          Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation
          Pala Band of Mission Indians
          Susanville Indian Rancheria
          The Enterprise Rancheria 
          U-tu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe


          PQ:nl  8/31/11   Senate Floor Analyses 

                         SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  SEE ABOVE

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