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                                 THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 112
          Author:   Campos (D)
          Amended:  5/7/12 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 5/7/12


           SUBJECT  :    24th Annual State Scientist Day

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution 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.

           ANALYSIS  :    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. 
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          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  :    Fiscal Com.:  No


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