This measure would designate June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commend the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, nonprofits, and Californians who support and attend fairground events.

This measure would designate June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commend the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, nonprofits, and Californians who support and attend fairground events.

This measure would designate June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commend the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, nonprofits, and Californians who support and attend fairground events.

This measure would designate June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commend the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, nonprofits, and Californians who support and attend fairground events.

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds represent an important public asset, providing public recreation, education, and community unity to more than 20 million Californians every year; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide vital emergency services as fire camps, disaster relief centers, and training and staging areas; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds accommodate both those actively involved in emergency relief efforts and those displaced by disasters and serve as a temporary home; and

WHEREAS, More than one dozen fairgrounds served in emergency response capacities in 2015 alone; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds serve as year-round centers for economic activities, generating millions of dollars in tax and employment income for the state and local governments; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide a unique and unparalleled platform for nonprofit events and charitable efforts that in turn provide a wide variety of important social services, including food drives, blood drives, pet adoptions, scholarships, and educational activities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the Golden States proud agricultural history and foster the education of future generations about the connection between food and farming; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are gathering places for the states diverse ethnic populations, veterans groups, and other organizations; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the conservation of natural resources, including water, and the importance of water to California farms and cities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are supported by thousands of volunteers from the boardroom to the parking lot and livestock barns; and

WHEREAS, The 76 fairgrounds within California deserve great respect and admiration for their services to California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services given to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature commends the thousands of directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the millions of Californians, who support and attend fairground events year round; and be it further

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

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds represent an important public asset, providing public recreation, education, and community unity to more than 20 million Californians every year; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide vital emergency services as fire camps, disaster relief centers, and training and staging areas; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds accommodate both those actively involved in emergency relief efforts and those displaced by disasters and serve as a temporary home; and

WHEREAS, More than one dozen fairgrounds served in emergency response capacities in 2015 alone; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds serve as year-round centers for economic activities, generating millions of dollars in tax and employment income for the state and local governments; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide a unique and unparalleled platform for nonprofit events and charitable efforts that in turn provide a wide variety of important social services, including food drives, blood drives, pet adoptions, scholarships, and educational activities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the Golden States proud agricultural history and foster the education of future generations about the connection between food and farming; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are gathering places for the states diverse ethnic populations, veterans groups, and other organizations; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the conservation of natural resources, including water, and the importance of water to California farms and cities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are supported by thousands of volunteers from the boardroom to the parking lot and livestock barns; and

WHEREAS, The 76 fairgrounds within California deserve great respect and admiration for their services to California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services given to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature commends the thousands of directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the millions of Californians, who support and attend fairground events year round; and be it further

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

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds represent an important public asset, providing public recreation, education, and community unity to more than 20 million Californians every year; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide vital emergency services as fire camps, disaster relief centers, and training and staging areas; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds accommodate both those actively involved in emergency relief efforts and those displaced by disasters and serve as a temporary home; and

WHEREAS, More than one dozen fairgrounds served in emergency response capacities in 2015 alone; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds serve as year-round centers for economic activities, generating millions of dollars in tax and employment income for the state and local governments; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide a unique and unparalleled platform for nonprofit events and charitable efforts that in turn provide a wide variety of important social services, including food drives, blood drives, pet adoptions, scholarships, and educational activities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the Golden States proud agricultural history and foster the education of future generations about the connection between food and farming; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are gathering places for the states diverse ethnic populations, veterans groups, and other organizations; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the conservation of natural resources, including water, and the importance of water to California farms and cities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are supported by thousands of volunteers from the boardroom to the parking lot and livestock barns; and

WHEREAS, The 76 fairgrounds within California deserve great respect and admiration for their services to California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services given to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature commends the thousands of directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the millions of Californians, who support and attend fairground events year round; and be it further

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

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds represent an important public asset, providing public recreation, education, and community unity to more than 20 million Californians every year; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide vital emergency services as fire camps, disaster relief centers, and training and staging areas; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds accommodate both those actively involved in emergency relief efforts and those displaced by disasters and serve as a temporary home; and

WHEREAS, More than one dozen fairgrounds served in emergency response capacities in 2015 alone; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds serve as year-round centers for economic activities, generating millions of dollars in tax and employment income for the state and local governments; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide a unique and unparalleled platform for nonprofit events and charitable efforts that in turn provide a wide variety of important social services, including food drives, blood drives, pet adoptions, scholarships, and educational activities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the Golden States proud agricultural history and foster the education of future generations about the connection between food and farming; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are gathering places for the states diverse ethnic populations, veterans groups, and other organizations; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds promote the conservation of natural resources, including water, and the importance of water to California farms and cities; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds are supported by thousands of volunteers from the boardroom to the parking lot and livestock barns; and

WHEREAS, The 76 fairgrounds within California deserve great respect and admiration for their services to California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services given to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature commends the thousands of directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the millions of Californians, who support and attend fairground events year round; and be it further

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

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 186

Author: Bigelow (R), et al.

Amended: 6/27/16 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 6/27/16

SUBJECT: California Fairground Appreciation Month

SOURCE: Western Fairs Association

DIGEST:

This resolution designates June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commends the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, nonprofits, and Californians who support and attend fairground events.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California’s 76 fairgrounds represent an important public asset, providing public recreation, education, and community unity to more than 20 million Californians every year.
2. California’s fairgrounds provide vital emergency services as fire camps, disaster relief centers, and training and staging areas.
3. California’s fairgrounds promote the Golden State’s proud agricultural history and foster the education of future generations about the connection between food and farming and promote the conservation of natural resources, including water, and the importance of water to California farms and cities.
4. California’s fairgrounds are gathering places for the state’s diverse ethnic populations, veterans groups, and other organizations.
5. California’s fairgrounds are supported by thousands of volunteers from the boardroom to the parking lot and livestock barns.

This resolution:

1. Designates the month of June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services given to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state.
2. Commends the thousands of directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the millions of Californians, who support and attend fairground events year round.

Prior Legislation

ACR 74 (Bigelow, Resolution Chapter 82, Statutes of 2015) designated June 2015 as California Fairground Appreciation Month.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 7/6/16)

Western Fairs Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 7/6/16)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

7/29/16 10:51:46

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 186

Author:(Bigelow)

As Introduced Ver:May 12, 2016

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Designates June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commends the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the Californians who support and attend fairground events. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California's 76 fairgrounds represent an important public asset, providing public recreation, education, and community unity to over 20 million Californians every year.
2. California's fairgrounds provide vital emergency services as fire camps, disaster relief centers, training, and staging areas as well as serving as year-round centers for economic activities generating millions of dollars in tax and employment income for the state and local governments.
3. California's fairgrounds promote the Golden State's proud agricultural history and foster the education of future generations about the connection between food and farming and promote the conservation of natural resources, including water, and the importance of water to California farms and cities.
4. California's fairgrounds are gathering places for the state's diverse ethnic populations, veterans groups, and other organizations.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003411

Date of Hearing: June 9, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Designates June 2016 as California Fairground Appreciation Month and commends the directors, volunteers, staff, local agencies, and nonprofits, as well as the Californians who support and attend fairground events. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California's 76 fairgrounds represent an important public asset, providing public recreation, education, and community unity to over 20 million Californians every year.
2. California's fairgrounds provide vital emergency services as fire camps, disaster relief centers, training, and staging areas as well as serving as year-round centers for economic activities generating millions of dollars in tax and employment income for the state and local governments.
3. California's fairgrounds promote the Golden State's proud agricultural history and foster the education of future generations about the connection between food and farming and promote the conservation of natural resources, including water, and the importance of water to California farms and cities.
4. California's fairgrounds are gathering places for the state's diverse ethnic populations, veterans groups, and other organizations.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: