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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 112 (Campos)
          As Amended  May 1, 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  :  Declares May 23, 2012, as the 24th Annual State 
          Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and 
          professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of 
          all the residents of California.  Specifically,  this resolution  
          makes the following legislative findings:

          1)The state employs nearly 3,000 professional scientists working 
            in over 30 state departments in 230 scientific 
            classifications; and, the work of state scientists impacts the 
            lives and property of all Californians.

          2)State scientists perform important work in the areas of 
            infectious disease prevention, oil spill prevention and 
            cleanup, public health drinking water monitoring, the 
            protection of agricultural crops, brownfields mitigation, 
            chemical and radiological disaster response, and much more.

          3)State Scientist Day at the Capitol increases public awareness 
            and recognizes contributions made by scientists working in 
            state government while entertaining and educating over 2,000 
            elementary school students with fun, hands-on exhibits; and, 
            the event has sparked an interest in science for thousands of 
            California school children, legislators, state employees, and 
            the public who attend the special event.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :  None

           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 










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