This measure would designate the portion of State Highway Route 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in the City of Los Angeles as the Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate the portion of State Highway Route 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in the City of Los Angeles as the Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would declare February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day.

This measure would declare February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day.

WHEREAS, Robert Joe Mata was a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata was born on October 10, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Etiwanda High School in June of 1991; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata enlisted in the United States Navy in 1992, serving on the destroyer U.S.S. Fletcher (DD-992). During his service to our country, Officer Mata was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (First Award), and the Southwest Asia Service Medal, which is awarded to those naval personnel who patrolled the area near Iraq during the months after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait; and

WHEREAS, Upon discharge from the United States Navy, Officer Mata settled in Hawaii, where he met and married his wife, Holly. They moved to Whittier, California, and had two daughters, Kaleikaumaka and Pi-ilani; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata entered the Los Angeles Police Academy on January 22, 1996. He served his probationary time in the Newton area, where his handling of a 15 year old potential runaway was recognized. Office Mata convinced the troubled teen to stay home and seek help to work through his troubles with his parent; and

WHEREAS, After passing his probation, Officer Mata moved on to the Southeast area. Officer Matas final division of assignment was in the Harbor area, where he was assigned to the Specialized Enforcement Unit, Gang Detail; and

WHEREAS, On September 19, 2000, Officer Mata was killed in a vehicle accident in the Harbor area while responding to a call for backup from another officer who was investigating a stolen vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Roberto C. Sanchez was a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez was born on September 19, 1981, in Mexico City, Mexico to his loving parents, Francisco and Patricia Sanchez; and

WHEREAS, The Sanchez family moved to Santa Ana, California, where Officer Sanchez attended Saddleback High School; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez entered the Los Angeles Police Academy in 2008, believing that being a police officer was the most honorable way of serving the community and protecting the innocent; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez married his wife, Sonia, on June 14, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez honorably served with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years. His assignments included the areas of West Los Angeles, Newton, and Harbor, and he worked with his partner Rich Medina; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and volunteering at his nieces school, where he read to students for Read Across America; and

WHEREAS, On May 3, 2014, Officer Sanchez and his partner were in pursuit of a vehicle after attempting to make a traffic stop. While continuing the pursuit, Officer Sanchezs vehicle was struck by another vehicle near the intersection of Senator Avenue and Anaheim Street in Los Angeles, California. Officer Sanchez and his partner were transported to a local hospital where Officer Sanchez later succumbed to his injuries; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to memorialize the service and sacrifices of Officers Mata and Sanchez by designating a portion of State Highway Route 110 in their honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in the City of Los Angeles as the Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Robert Joe Mata was a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata was born on October 10, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Etiwanda High School in June of 1991; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata enlisted in the United States Navy in 1992, serving on the destroyer U.S.S. Fletcher (DD-992). During his service to our country, Officer Mata was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (First Award), and the Southwest Asia Service Medal, which is awarded to those naval personnel who patrolled the area near Iraq during the months after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait; and

WHEREAS, Upon discharge from the United States Navy, Officer Mata settled in Hawaii, where he met and married his wife, Holly. They moved to Whittier, California, and had two daughters, Kaleikaumaka and Pi-ilani; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata entered the Los Angeles Police Academy on January 22, 1996. He served his probationary time in the Newton area, where his handling of a 15 year old potential runaway was recognized. Office Mata convinced the troubled teen to stay home and seek help to work through his troubles with his parent; and

WHEREAS, After passing his probation, Officer Mata moved on to the Southeast area. Officer Matas final division of assignment was in the Harbor area, where he was assigned to the Specialized Enforcement Unit, Gang Detail; and

WHEREAS, On September 19, 2000, Officer Mata was killed in a vehicle accident in the Harbor area while responding to a call for backup from another officer who was investigating a stolen vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Roberto C. Sanchez was a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez was born on September 19, 1981, in Mexico City, Mexico to his loving parents, Francisco and Patricia Sanchez; and

WHEREAS, The Sanchez family moved to Santa Ana, California, where Officer Sanchez attended Saddleback High School; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez entered the Los Angeles Police Academy in 2008, believing that being a police officer was the most honorable way of serving the community and protecting the innocent; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez married his wife, Sonia, on June 14, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez honorably served with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years. His assignments included the areas of West Los Angeles, Newton, and Harbor, and he worked with his partner Rich Medina; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and volunteering at his nieces school, where he read to students for Read Across America; and

WHEREAS, On May 3, 2014, Officer Sanchez and his partner were in pursuit of a vehicle after attempting to make a traffic stop. While continuing the pursuit, Officer Sanchezs vehicle was struck by another vehicle near the intersection of Senator Avenue and Anaheim Street in Los Angeles, California. Officer Sanchez and his partner were transported to a local hospital where Officer Sanchez later succumbed to his injuries; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to memorialize the service and sacrifices of Officers Mata and Sanchez by designating a portion of State Highway Route 110 in their honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in the City of Los Angeles as the Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Robert Joe Mata was a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata was born on October 10, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Etiwanda High School in June of 1991; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata enlisted in the United States Navy in 1992, serving on the destroyer U.S.S. Fletcher (DD-992). During his service to our country, Officer Mata was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (First Award), and the Southwest Asia Service Medal, which is awarded to those naval personnel who patrolled the area near Iraq during the months after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait; and

WHEREAS, Upon discharge from the United States Navy, Officer Mata settled in Hawaii, where he met and married his wife, Holly. They moved to Whittier, California, and had two daughters, Kaleikaumaka and Pi-ilani; and

WHEREAS, Officer Mata entered the Los Angeles Police Academy on January 22, 1996. He served his probationary time in the Newton area, where his handling of a 15 year old potential runaway was recognized. Office Mata convinced the troubled teen to stay home and seek help to work through his troubles with his parent; and

WHEREAS, After passing his probation, Officer Mata moved on to the Southeast area. Officer Matas final division of assignment was in the Harbor area, where he was assigned to the Specialized Enforcement Unit, Gang Detail; and

WHEREAS, On September 19, 2000, Officer Mata was killed in a vehicle accident in the Harbor area while responding to a call for backup from another officer who was investigating a stolen vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Roberto C. Sanchez was a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez was born on September 19, 1981, in Mexico City, Mexico to his loving parents, Francisco and Patricia Sanchez; and

WHEREAS, The Sanchez family moved to Santa Ana, California, where Officer Sanchez attended Saddleback High School; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez entered the Los Angeles Police Academy in 2008, believing that being a police officer was the most honorable way of serving the community and protecting the innocent; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez married his wife, Sonia, on June 14, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez honorably served with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years. His assignments included the areas of West Los Angeles, Newton, and Harbor, and he worked with his partner Rich Medina; and

WHEREAS, Officer Sanchez enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and volunteering at his nieces school, where he read to students for Read Across America; and

WHEREAS, On May 3, 2014, Officer Sanchez and his partner were in pursuit of a vehicle after attempting to make a traffic stop. While continuing the pursuit, Officer Sanchezs vehicle was struck by another vehicle near the intersection of Senator Avenue and Anaheim Street in Los Angeles, California. Officer Sanchez and his partner were transported to a local hospital where Officer Sanchez later succumbed to his injuries; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to memorialize the service and sacrifices of Officers Mata and Sanchez by designating a portion of State Highway Route 110 in their honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in the City of Los Angeles as the Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation, and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan is the only person in Californias 163-year history to be elected to the offices of Governor of the State of California and President of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America, the second of which he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate in 1984, emerging victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general electiona record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment; and

WHEREAS, President Reagans commitment to the nations children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, President Reagans commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values, and those cherished by the free world, and prepared Americas Armed Forces to meet 21st century challenges; and

WHEREAS, President Reagans vision of peace through strength led to the end of the Cold War; and

WHEREAS, President Reagan signed into law a bill to establish the holiday of Martin Luther King, Jr., on November 20, 1983; and

WHEREAS, President Reagan signed legislation providing $1.25 billion in reparations and a formal apology from the government for the federal order that placed 120,000 Japanese-Americans in detention camps; and

WHEREAS, President Reagan, in 1986, signed the last comprehensive immigration reform act; and

WHEREAS, February 6, 2015, will be the 104th anniversary of Ronald Reagans birth, and the 11th since his passing; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature takes great pride in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our country and in celebrating his life; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan is the only person in Californias 163-year history to be elected to the offices of Governor of the State of California and President of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America, the second of which he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate in 1984, emerging victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general electiona record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment; and

WHEREAS, President Reagans commitment to the nations children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, President Reagans commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values, and those cherished by the free world, and prepared Americas Armed Forces to meet 21st century challenges; and

WHEREAS, President Reagans vision of peace through strength led to the end of the Cold War; and

WHEREAS, President Reagan signed into law a bill to establish the holiday of Martin Luther King, Jr., on November 20, 1983; and

WHEREAS, President Reagan signed legislation providing $1.25 billion in reparations and a formal apology from the government for the federal order that placed 120,000 Japanese-Americans in detention camps; and

WHEREAS, President Reagan, in 1986, signed the last comprehensive immigration reform act; and

WHEREAS, February 6, 2015, will be the 104th anniversary of Ronald Reagans birth, and the 11th since his passing; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature takes great pride in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our country and in celebrating his life; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

CSA1 Bill Id:ACR 12

Author:(O'Donnell)

As Amended Ver:July 7, 2015

Majority vote

(adopted by unanimous vote)

Original Committee Reference: RULES

SUMMARY: Designates a specific portion of State Route (SR) 110 in the City of Los Angeles as the "Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway."

The Senate amendments delete the Assembly version of this resolution, and instead:

1. Recount the lifetime accomplishments of Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Robert C. Sanchez, both of whom were officers with the Los Angeles Police Department.

2. Designate a specific portion of SR 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in the City of Los Angeles as the "Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway."

3. Request that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing the special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

EXISTING LAW: Assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways. This includes the installation and maintenance of highway signs.

AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY, this resolution honored Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our country and celebrated his life; and recognized February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day.

FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, negligible state costs.

COMMENTS: Officer Mata and Officer Sanchez were both officers with the Los Angeles Police Department. Officer Mata was a United States Navy veteran, having served on the destroyer U.S.S. Fletcher during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Officer Mata was killed in a vehicle accident while responding to a call. He left behind a wife and two daughters. Officer Sanchez, originally from Mexico City, reportedly believed that being a police officer was the most honorable way of serving the community and protecting the innocent. He was fatally injured in a vehicle accident while attempting a traffic stop. He left behind his wife.

Analysis Prepared by: Janet Dawson / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001333

 CONSENT  

Bill No: ACR 12

Author: O'Donnell (D)

Amended: 7/7/15 in Senate

Vote: 21

SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 11-0, 7/14/15 (Pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10)

AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Bates, Gaines, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire, Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Not relevant

SUBJECT: Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution designates a portion of State Highway Route (SR) 110 as the Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway.

ANALYSIS: This resolution designates the portion of SR 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in Los Angeles as the Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway. The Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.

Comments

Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to honor the lives and sacrifices of Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez.

Background on Officer Mata. Officer Mata was born in Los Angeles and served in the United States Navy, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (First Award), and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Officer Mata entered the Los Angeles Police Academy on January 22, 1996. His final division of assignment was in the Harbor area, where he was assigned to the Specialized Enforcement Unit, Gang Detail. On September 19, 2000, Officer Mata was killed in a vehicle accident in the Harbor area while responding to a call for backup from another officer. Officer Mata is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Background on Officer Sanchez. Officer Sanchez was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and grew up in Santa Ana. He entered the Los Angeles Police Academy in 2008 and honorably served with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years, with assignments in West Los Angeles, Newton, and Harbor. On May 3, 2014, Officer Sanchez and his partner were in pursuit of a vehicle after attempting to make a traffic stop. While pursuing the vehicle, Officer Sanchez’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle. Officer Sanchez was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Officer Sanchez is survived by his wife.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/18/15)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/18/15)

None received

Prepared by: Randy Chinn / T. & H. / (916) 651-4121

8/19/15 20:43:03

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Senator Jim Beall, Chair

2015 - 2016 Regular

Bill No: ACR 12 Hearing Date: 7/14/2015

SUBJECT: Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway

DIGEST: This bill designates a portion of State Highway Route 110 as the Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway.

ANALYSIS:

The committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structures. Under the policy, the committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:

1. The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.

2. The person being honored must be deceased.

3. The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.

4. The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.

5. The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.

6. The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.

7. The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.

This resolution designates the portion of State Highway Route 110 between Exit 1A and Exit 1B in the City of Los Angeles as the Officer Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez Memorial Highway. The Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs and upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.

COMMENTS:

1. Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to honor the lives and sacrifices of Officer Robert Joe Mata and Officer Roberto C. Sanchez.

2. Background on Officer Mata. Officer Mata was born in Los Angeles and served in the United States Navy, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (First Award), and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Officer Mata entered the Los Angeles Police Academy on January 22, 1996. His final division of assignment was in the Harbor area where he was assigned to the Specialized Enforcement Unit, Gang Detail. On September 19, 2000, Officer Mata was killed in a vehicle accident in the Harbor area while responding to a call for backup from another officer. Officer Mata is survived by his wife and two daughters.

3. Background on Officer Sanchez. Officer Sanchez was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and grew up in Santa Ana. He entered the Los Angeles Police Academy in 2008 and honorably served with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years, with assignments in West Los Angeles, Newton, and Harbor. On May 3, 2014, Officer Sanchez and his partner were in pursuit of a vehicle after attempting to make a traffic stop. While pursuing the vehicle, Officer Sanchez’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle. Officer Sanchez was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Officer Sanchez is survived by his wife.

4. Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with the provisions of the committee’s policy on highway designations.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No

POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,

July 8, 2015.)

SUPPORT:

None received

OPPOSITION:

None received

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 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 12

Author: Wilk (R), et al.

Amended: 2/5/15 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 2/5/15

SUBJECT: Ronald Reagan Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution declares February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. February 6, 2015, will be the 104th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth and the 11th since his passing.

2. Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; and his commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America and prepared America’s Armed Forces to meet 21st century challenges.

3. President Reagan’s commitment to the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and his vision of “peace through strength” led to the end of the Cold War.

4. President Reagan signed into law a bill to establish the holiday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on November 20, 1983; and in 1986 he signed the last comprehensive immigration reform act.

5. President Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, a corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States.

This resolution resolves that the Legislature takes great pride in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our country and in celebrating his life; and recognizes February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day.

Prior Legislation

ACR 87 (Wilk, Resolution Chapter 10, Statutes of 2014) declared February 6, 2014, as Ronald Reagan Day.

ACR 5 (Wilk, Resolution Chapter 4, Statutes of 2013) declared February 6, 2013, as Ronald Reagan Day.

ACR 93 (Garrick, Resolution Chapter 45, Statutes of 2012) declared February 6, 2012, as Ronald Reagan Day.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/18/15)

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/18/15 15:59:29

SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 12

Author:(Wilk)

As Introduced Ver:January 26, 2015

Majority vote

SUMMARY:

Resolves that the Legislature takes great pride in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our country and in celebrating his life; and recognizes February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. February 6, 2015, will be the 104th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth and the eleventh since his passing.

2. Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; and his commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America and prepared America's Armed Forces to meet 21st century challenges.

2. President Reagan's commitment to the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and his vision of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War.

2. President Reagan signed into law a bill to establish the holiday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on November 20, 1983; and in 1986 he signed the last comprehensive immigration reform act.

2. President Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, a corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States.

FISCAL EFFECT:

None

Date of Hearing: February 2, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Gordon, Richard S., Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 12

Author:(Wilk) – As Introduced Ver:January 26, 2015

SUBJECT:

Ronald Reagan Day.

SUMMARY:

Resolves that the Legislature takes great pride in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our country and in celebrating his life; and recognizes February 6, 2015, as Ronald Reagan Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. February 6, 2015, will be the 104th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth and the eleventh since his passing.

2. Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; and his commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America and prepared America's Armed Forces to meet 21st century challenges.

3. President Reagan's commitment to the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and his vision of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War.

4. President Reagan signed into law a bill to establish the holiday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on November 20, 1983; and in 1986 he signed the last comprehensive immigration reform act.

5. President Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, a corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States.

FISCAL EFFECT:

None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by:

Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800