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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 97
Author: Perea (D), et al.
Amended: 5/17/12 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 5/17/12
SUBJECT : Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution 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.
ANALYSIS : 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
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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 : Fiscal Com.: No
RM:do 6/13/12 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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