SCR 164: California Firefighters Memorial Day.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-08-26
This measure would proclaim October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day.
This measure would proclaim October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day.
This measure would proclaim October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day.
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial, located on the grounds of the State Capitol, serves to honor and commemorate California firefighters who unwaveringly serve our great state with pride, courage, and honor; and
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial is also a symbol of gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the fire service who put their lives on the line each day to protect the people, property, and beauty of California; and
WHEREAS, Each of the approximately 1,300 names engraved on the brushed limestone walls of the California Firefighters Memorial serves as a timeless tribute to the finest and bravest of our state who have made the ultimate sacrifice as firefighters; and
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial is the only state monument capturing the names of those courageous firefighters in California who have put service to our great state of California above all else, and it shall continue this legacy in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fallen firefighters whose names adorn the California Firefighters Memorial suffered and ultimately succumbed to diseases, such as cancer, as a result of the hazardous nature of their work, including routine exposure to toxic chemicals; and
WHEREAS, On October 15, 2016, hundreds of firefighters and their families from throughout the state will gather in Sacramento with their fellow Californians for the California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony 2016 to honor the men and women of the fire service who have selflessly given their lives to protect California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day and urges Californians to always remember firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty and to express appreciation to firefighters who continue to protect our families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial, located on the grounds of the State Capitol, serves to honor and commemorate California firefighters who unwaveringly serve our great state with pride, courage, and honor; and
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial is also a symbol of gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the fire service who put their lives on the line each day to protect the people, property, and beauty of California; and
WHEREAS, Each of the approximately 1,300 names engraved on the brushed limestone walls of the California Firefighters Memorial serves as a timeless tribute to the finest and bravest of our state who have made the ultimate sacrifice as firefighters; and
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial is the only state monument capturing the names of those courageous firefighters in California who have put service to our great state of California above all else, and it shall continue this legacy in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fallen firefighters whose names adorn the California Firefighters Memorial suffered and ultimately succumbed to diseases, such as cancer, as a result of the hazardous nature of their work, including routine exposure to toxic chemicals; and
WHEREAS, On October 15, 2016, hundreds of firefighters and their families from throughout the state will gather in Sacramento with their fellow Californians for the California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony 2016 to honor the men and women of the fire service who have selflessly given their lives to protect California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day and urges Californians to always remember firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty and to express appreciation to firefighters who continue to protect our families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial, located on the grounds of the State Capitol, serves to honor and commemorate California firefighters who unwaveringly serve our great state with pride, courage, and honor; and
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial is also a symbol of gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the fire service who put their lives on the line each day to protect the people, property, and beauty of California; and
WHEREAS, Each of the approximately 1,300 names engraved on the brushed limestone walls of the California Firefighters Memorial serves as a timeless tribute to the finest and bravest of our state who have made the ultimate sacrifice as firefighters; and
WHEREAS, The California Firefighters Memorial is the only state monument capturing the names of those courageous firefighters in California who have put service to our great state of California above all else, and it shall continue this legacy in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, Many of the fallen firefighters whose names adorn the California Firefighters Memorial suffered and ultimately succumbed to diseases, such as cancer, as a result of the hazardous nature of their work, including routine exposure to toxic chemicals; and
WHEREAS, On October 15, 2016, hundreds of firefighters and their families from throughout the state will gather in Sacramento with their fellow Californians for the California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony 2016 to honor the men and women of the fire service who have selflessly given their lives to protect California; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day and urges Californians to always remember firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty and to express appreciation to firefighters who continue to protect our families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Aug 3, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 8, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 11, 2016 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4852.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 15, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 18, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (August 18). |
| Aug 22, 2016 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6060.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 149, Statutes of 2016. |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 22, 2016 | SCR 164 Leyva Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 18, 2016 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Aug 11, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR164 Leyva | Senate Floor |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Cal Fire Local 2881 | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
| California Professional Firefighters | ** Support | Aug 11, 2016 |
Date of Hearing: August 18, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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SBPCA Bill Id:
Author:() – As Ver:August 3, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 33-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Proclaims October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The California Firefighters Memorial, located on the grounds of the State Capitol, serves to honor and commemorate California firefighters who unwaveringly serve our great state with pride, courage, and honor.
- The California Firefighters Memorial is also a symbol of gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the fire service who put their lives on the line each day to protect the people, property, and beauty of California.
- Many of the 1,300 fallen firefighters whose names adorn the California Firefighters Memorial suffered and ultimately succumbed to diseases, such as cancer, as a result of the hazardous nature of their work, including routine exposure to toxic chemicals.
- On October 15, 2016, firefighters and their families from throughout the state will gather in Sacramento with their fellow Californians for the 2016 California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony to honor the men and women of the fire service who have given their lives to protect California.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Professional Firefighters
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 164
Introduced: 8/3/16
SUBJECT: California Firefighters Memorial Day
SOURCE: California Professional Firefighters
CAL FIRE Local 2881
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The California Firefighters Memorial, located on the grounds of the State Capitol, serves to honor and commemorate California firefighters who unwaveringly serve our great state with pride, courage, and honor. The Memorial is also a symbol of gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the fire service who put their lives on the line each day to protect the people, property, and beauty of California.
- Each of the approximately 1,300 names engraved on the walls of the California Firefighters Memorial serves as a timeless tribute to the finest and bravest of our state who have made the ultimate sacrifice as firefighters.
- The California Firefighters Memorial is the only state monument capturing the names of those courageous firefighters in California who have put service to our great state of California above all else, and it shall continue this legacy in perpetuity.
- Many of the fallen firefighters whose names adorn the California Firefighters Memorial suffered and ultimately succumbed to diseases, such as cancer, as a result of the hazardous nature of their work, including routine exposure to toxic chemicals.
- On October 15, 2016, hundreds of firefighters and their families from throughout the state will gather in Sacramento with their fellow Californians for the California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony 2016 to honor the men and women of the fire service who have selflessly given their lives to protect California.
This resolution proclaims October 15, 2016, as California Firefighters Memorial Day, and urges Californians to always remember firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty and to express appreciation to firefighters who continue to protect our families.
Related/Prior Legislation
ACR 90 (Irwin, Resolution Chapter 157, Statutes of 2015) proclaimed October 17, 2015, as Firefighters Memorial Day.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Professional Firefighters (co-source)
CAL FIRE Local 2881 (co-source)
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Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
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