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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 97 (Perea)
          As Introduced February 2, 2012
          Majority vote 

           RULES               9-0                                         
           
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          |Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo,    |     |                          |
          |     |Butler, Carter, Donnelly, |     |                          |
          |     |Hagman, Knight, Williams  |     |                          |
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           SUMMARY  :  Designates November 2012 as California Sikh American 
          Awareness and Appreciation Month; recognizes the contributions 
          made by Californians of Sikh heritage to the state and affords 
          all Californians the opportunity to understand, recognize and 
          appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh 
          Americans.   Specifically,  this resolution  makes the following 
          legislative findings:  

          1)California and our nation are at once blessed and enriched by 
            the unparalleled diversity of our residents; and, an estimated 
            250,000 Americans of Sikh origin reside in California.

          2)The first Sikh temple (Gurdwara) in California was established 
            in Stockton in 1912; and, Sikh Americans have distinguished 
            themselves most successfully in the areas of agriculture, 
            trucking, medicine, and small family-owned businesses.

          3)Sikh and Punjabi American communities of California continue 
            to make important contributions to our state and nation; and, 
            Sikh Americans in Yuba City celebrate the coronation day of 
            Sikh Scripture as Guru Gaddi Divas, also known as the Sikh 
            Parade, on the first Sunday of every November.  

           FISCAL EFFECT  :  None

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


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