ACR 61: May 2015: Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2015-06-02
This measure would recognize May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
This measure would recognize May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
This measure would recognize May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
This measure would recognize May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
WHEREAS, One of the earliest records of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States dates back to 1763 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Filipino sailors who worked the Manila-Acapulco trade route settled; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have made indelible contributions to the history of California and the United States that include, but are not limited to, building the Transcontinental Railroad, serving honorably in the Armed Forces, fighting for the United States in foreign wars, coorganizing the Delano Grape Strike, and advocating for civil rights; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in our states and nations history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, antimiscegenation laws, and Japanese internment; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to cultivate, advance, and lead in the fields of art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law, humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, more than any other state, and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans constitute 16 percent of Californias population and represent diverse ancestries that include, but are not limited to, Asian Indian, Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Burmese, Cambodian, Chamorro, Chinese, Taiwanese, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Iwo Jiman, Guamanian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Maldivian, Mongolian, Nepalese, Native Hawaiian, Vietnamese, Okinawan, Pakistani, Samoan, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tongan, and other Pacific Islander; and
WHEREAS, Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American entrepreneurs are innovative and lead many successful businesses to the pinnacle of their respective industries nationally and globally, and own 15 percent of businesses in California; and
WHEREAS, The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs was established in 2004 and is charged with advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues relating to the social and economic development, rights, and interests of Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, The California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, a caucus of State Assembly Members and Senators, is composed of a record high 11 Members during the 201516 Regular Session and represents and advocates for the interests of the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, Federal law designates May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Section 102 of Title 36 of the Unified States Code; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month provides Californians with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California, and recognizes May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, One of the earliest records of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States dates back to 1763 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Filipino sailors who worked the Manila-Acapulco trade route settled; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have made indelible contributions to the history of California and the United States that include, but are not limited to, building the Transcontinental Railroad, serving honorably in the Armed Forces, fighting for the United States in foreign wars, coorganizing the Delano Grape Strike, and advocating for civil rights; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in our states and nations history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, antimiscegenation laws, and Japanese internment; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to cultivate, advance, and lead in the fields of art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law, humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, more than any other state, and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans constitute 16 percent of Californias population and represent diverse ancestries that include, but are not limited to, Asian Indian, Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Burmese, Cambodian, Chamorro, Chinese, Taiwanese, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Iwo Jiman, Guamanian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Maldivian, Mongolian, Nepalese, Native Hawaiian, Vietnamese, Okinawan, Pakistani, Samoan, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tongan, and other Pacific Islander; and
WHEREAS, Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American entrepreneurs are innovative and lead many successful businesses to the pinnacle of their respective industries nationally and globally, and own 15 percent of businesses in California; and
WHEREAS, The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs was established in 2004 and is charged with advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues relating to the social and economic development, rights, and interests of Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, The California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, a caucus of State Assembly Members and Senators, is composed of a record high 11 Members during the 201516 Regular Session and represents and advocates for the interests of the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, Federal law designates May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Section 102 of Title 36 of the Unified States Code; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month provides Californians with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California, and recognizes May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, One of the earliest records of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States dates back to 1763 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Filipino sailors who worked the Manila-Acapulco trade route settled; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have made indelible contributions to the history of California and the United States that include, but are not limited to, building the Transcontinental Railroad, serving honorably in the Armed Forces, fighting for the United States in foreign wars, coorganizing the Delano Grape Strike, and advocating for civil rights; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in our states and nations history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, antimiscegenation laws, and Japanese internment; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to cultivate, advance, and lead in the fields of art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law, humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, more than any other state, and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans constitute 16 percent of Californias population and represent diverse ancestries that include, but are not limited to, Asian Indian, Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Burmese, Cambodian, Chamorro, Chinese, Taiwanese, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Iwo Jiman, Guamanian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Maldivian, Mongolian, Nepalese, Native Hawaiian, Vietnamese, Okinawan, Pakistani, Samoan, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tongan, and other Pacific Islander; and
WHEREAS, Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American entrepreneurs are innovative and lead many successful businesses to the pinnacle of their respective industries nationally and globally, and own 15 percent of businesses in California; and
WHEREAS, The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs was established in 2004 and is charged with advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues relating to the social and economic development, rights, and interests of Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, The California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, a caucus of State Assembly Members and Senators, is composed of a record high 11 Members during the 201516 Regular Session and represents and advocates for the interests of the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, Federal law designates May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Section 102 of Title 36 of the Unified States Code; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month provides Californians with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California, and recognizes May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, One of the earliest records of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States dates back to 1763 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Filipino sailors who worked the Manila-Acapulco trade route settled; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have made indelible contributions to the history of California and the United States that include, but are not limited to, building the Transcontinental Railroad, serving honorably in the Armed Forces, fighting for the United States in foreign wars, coorganizing the Delano Grape Strike, and advocating for civil rights; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in our states and nations history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, antimiscegenation laws, and Japanese internment; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to cultivate, advance, and lead in the fields of art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law, humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, more than any other state, and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans constitute 16 percent of Californias population and represent diverse ancestries that include, but are not limited to, Asian Indian, Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Burmese, Cambodian, Chamorro, Chinese, Taiwanese, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Iu-Mien, Iwo Jiman, Guamanian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Malaysian, Maldivian, Mongolian, Nepalese, Native Hawaiian, Vietnamese, Okinawan, Pakistani, Samoan, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tongan, and other Pacific Islander; and
WHEREAS, Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American entrepreneurs are innovative and lead many successful businesses to the pinnacle of their respective industries nationally and globally, and own 15 percent of businesses in California; and
WHEREAS, The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs was established in 2004 and is charged with advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues relating to the social and economic development, rights, and interests of Californias Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, The California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, a caucus of State Assembly Members and Senators, is composed of a record high 11 Members during the 201516 Regular Session and represents and advocates for the interests of the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander American communities; and
WHEREAS, Federal law designates May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Section 102 of Title 36 of the Unified States Code; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month provides Californians with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California, and recognizes May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Apr 28, 2015 | Introduced. To print. |
| Apr 29, 2015 | From printer. |
| May 4, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 7, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (May 7). |
| May 11, 2015 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. |
| May 11, 2015 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. (Page 1367.) |
| May 12, 2015 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| May 21, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 28, 2015 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1122.) |
| May 28, 2015 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 52, Statutes of 2015. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 4 p.m. |
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| May 28, 2015 | Assembly 3rd Reading ACR61 Chu By Pan | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 7, 2015 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 61
Amended: 5/11/15 in Assembly
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/11/15
SUBJECT: May 2015: Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month and commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, more than any other state and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the state and the nation.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in our state's and nation's history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, antimiscegenation laws, and Japanese internment.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to cultivate, advance, and lead in the fields of art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law, humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment.
The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs was established in 2004 and is charged with advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues relating to the social and economic development, rights and interests of California's Asian and Pacific Islander American communities.
This resolution commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California, and recognizes May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
Prior Legislation
ACR 133 (Bonta, Resolution Chapter 58, Statutes of 2014) recognized May 2014 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
ACR 56 (Chau, Resolution Chapter 47, Statutes of 2013) recognized May 2013 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
ACR 149 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 36, Statutes of 2012) recognized May 2012 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/19/15)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/26/15 11:30:14
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 61
(Chu)
As Introduced April 28, 2015
Majority vote
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Rules |
8-0 |
Gordon, Chang, Burke, Dodd, Jones, Mayes, Waldron, Wood |
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SUMMARY: Recognizes May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month and commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, more than any other state and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the state and the nation.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in our state's and nation's history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, antimiscegenation laws, and Japanese internment.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to cultivate, advance, and lead in the fields of art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law, humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment.
The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs was established in 2004 and is charged with advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues relating to the social and economic development, rights and interests of California's Asian and Pacific Islander American communities.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000319
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Date of Hearing: May 7, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
ACR 61 (
Chu) – As Introduced April 28, 2015
SUBJECT: May 2015: Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
SUMMARY: Recognize May 2015 as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month and commends Asian and Pacific Islander Americans for their notable accomplishments and contributions to California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
California is home to over 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, more than any other state and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the state and the nation.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have endured hardships, including unjust working conditions, prejudice, and discrimination in some of the darkest times in our state's and nation's history, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, naturalized citizenship ineligibility, the Alien Land Law, antimiscegenation laws, and Japanese internment.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans continue to cultivate, advance, and lead in the fields of art, fashion, business, technology, education, science, government, law, humanities, medicine, sports, and entertainment.
The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs was established in 2004 and is charged with advising the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on issues relating to the social and economic development, rights and interests of California's Asian and Pacific Islander American communities.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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