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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 89
          Author:   Ammiano (D)
          Amended:  1/23/12 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 1/23/12


           SUBJECT  :    Lunar New Year Celebration

           SOURCE :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution joins Asian and Pacific Islander 
          communities throughout the state in celebrating January 23, 
          2012, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year and extends 
          best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous lunar new year to 
          all Californians.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution makes the following 
          legislative findings:  

          1.January 23, 2012, marked the beginning of the Lunar New 
            Year, which is celebrated in many Asian communities 
            around the world, including the United States, and 
            especially California.

          2.The Lunar New Year is predominantly celebrated by 1.7 
            million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents of 
            California.

          3.The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities 
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            throughout California reflects the rich cultural 
            diversity and commitment to racial, religious, and 
            cultural tolerance. 

          4.The Lunar New Year is the Year of the Dragon and is 
            universally celebrated as a time to renew family ties and 
            start the new year with a clean slate.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No


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