SCR 56: Taiwanese American Heritage Week.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-07-22
This measure would proclaim that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week. This measure would declare that warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow. This measure would state that the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
This measure would proclaim that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week. This measure would declare that warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow. This measure would state that the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
This measure would proclaim that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week. This measure would declare that warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow. This measure would state that the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
This measure would proclaim that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week. This measure would declare that warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow. This measure would state that the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
WHEREAS, May 2015, will mark the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration; and
WHEREAS, President Bill Clinton first acknowledged, in a letter to the Taiwanese community in May 1999, the celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week during the first week of May; and
WHEREAS, The annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week celebration creates awareness of the contributions of Taiwanese Americans; and
WHEREAS, The recognition of Taiwanese American Heritage Week promotes shared community among different generations of Taiwanese Americans in California; and
WHEREAS, The Taiwanese American community strongly supports democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans are committed to the principles of freedom, justice, and democracy; and
WHEREAS, Frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and cooperation between California and Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have contributed greatly to scientific, technological, and business advancements that have helped to shape our state and the world, including notable Taiwanese Americans such as Chief Technology Officer of YouTube Steven Chen, California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu, and cofounder of Yahoo Jeremy Yang; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have also contributed greatly to the arts, entertainment, and humanitarian endeavors that have impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation, including Academy Award winning film director Ang Lee, journalists Lisa and Laura Ling, National Basketball Association phenom, Jeremy Lin; and
WHEREAS, The United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision for a healthy, peaceful, and democratic 21st century; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares that the warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, May 2015, will mark the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration; and
WHEREAS, President Bill Clinton first acknowledged, in a letter to the Taiwanese community in May 1999, the celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week during the first week of May; and
WHEREAS, The annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week celebration creates awareness of the contributions of Taiwanese Americans; and
WHEREAS, The recognition of Taiwanese American Heritage Week promotes shared community among different generations of Taiwanese Americans in California; and
WHEREAS, The Taiwanese American community strongly supports democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans are committed to the principles of freedom, justice, and democracy; and
WHEREAS, Frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and cooperation between California and Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have contributed greatly to scientific, technological, and business advancements that have helped to shape our state and the world, including notable Taiwanese Americans such as Chief Technology Officer of YouTube Steven Chen, California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu, and cofounder of Yahoo Jeremy Yang; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have also contributed greatly to the arts, entertainment, and humanitarian endeavors that have impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation, including Academy Award winning film director Ang Lee, journalists Lisa and Laura Ling, National Basketball Association phenom, Jeremy Lin; and
WHEREAS, The United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision for a healthy, peaceful, and democratic 21st century; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares that the warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, May 2015, will mark the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration; and
WHEREAS, President Bill Clinton first acknowledged, in a letter to the Taiwanese community in May 1999, the celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week during the first week of May; and
WHEREAS, The annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week celebration creates awareness of the contributions of Taiwanese Americans; and
WHEREAS, The recognition of Taiwanese American Heritage Week promotes shared community among different generations of Taiwanese Americans in California; and
WHEREAS, The Taiwanese American community strongly supports democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans are committed to the principles of freedom, justice, and democracy; and
WHEREAS, Frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and cooperation between California and Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have contributed greatly to scientific, technological, and business advancements that have helped to shape our state and the world, including notable Taiwanese Americans such as Chief Technology Officer of YouTube Steven Chen, California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu, and cofounder of Yahoo Jeremy Yang; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have also contributed greatly to the arts, entertainment, and humanitarian endeavors that have impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation, including Academy Award winning film director Ang Lee, journalists Lisa and Laura Ling, National Basketball Association phenom, Jeremy Lin; and
WHEREAS, The United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision for a healthy, peaceful, and democratic 21st century; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares that the warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, May 2015, will mark the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration; and
WHEREAS, President Bill Clinton first acknowledged, in a letter to the Taiwanese community in May 1999, the celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week during the first week of May; and
WHEREAS, The annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week celebration creates awareness of the contributions of Taiwanese Americans; and
WHEREAS, The recognition of Taiwanese American Heritage Week promotes shared community among different generations of Taiwanese Americans in California; and
WHEREAS, The Taiwanese American community strongly supports democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans are committed to the principles of freedom, justice, and democracy; and
WHEREAS, Frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and cooperation between California and Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have contributed greatly to scientific, technological, and business advancements that have helped to shape our state and the world, including notable Taiwanese Americans such as Chief Technology Officer of YouTube Steven Chen, California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu, and cofounder of Yahoo Jeremy Yang; and
WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans have also contributed greatly to the arts, entertainment, and humanitarian endeavors that have impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation, including Academy Award winning film director Ang Lee, journalists Lisa and Laura Ling, National Basketball Association phenom, Jeremy Lin; and
WHEREAS, The United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision for a healthy, peaceful, and democratic 21st century; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares that the warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California; 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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Status
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| May 5, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 13, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 20, 2015 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| May 22, 2015 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| May 22, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1075.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 22, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jun 18, 2015 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 22, 2015 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 22). |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Read. Amended. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Read. Amended. Adopted. (Page 2325.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul 13, 2015 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 1982.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 130, Statutes of 2015. |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1:30 p.m. |
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Location
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| Jul 16, 2015 | Unfinished Business SCR56 Pan Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 22, 2015 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| May 22, 2015 | Special Consent #2 SCR56 Pan | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 56
Amended: 7/9/15
AYES: Allen, Anderson, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, Cannella, De León, Gaines, Galgiani, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Huff, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Moorlach, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Pavley, Roth, Runner, Stone, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wolk
NO VOTE RECORDED: Fuller
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 7/9/15
SUBJECT: Taiwanese American Heritage Week
DIGEST: This resolution proclaims that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week.
Assembly Amendments add coauthors.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
May 2015 marks the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration.
Taiwanese American Heritage Week creates awareness of the contributions of Taiwanese Americans and promotes shared community among different generations of Taiwanese Americans in California.
Taiwanese Americans have contributed greatly to scientific, technological, and business advancements that have helped to shape our state and the world, including notable Taiwanese Americans such as Chief Technology Officer of YouTube Steven Chen, California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu, and cofounder of Yahoo Jeremy Yang. Taiwanese Americans have also contributed greatly to the arts, entertainment, and humanitarian endeavors that have impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation, including Academy Award winning film director Ang Lee, journalists Lisa and Laura Ling, National Basketball Association phenom, Jeremy Lin.
This resolution proclaims that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; declares that warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow; and states that the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
Prior Legislation
ACR 133 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 18, Statutes of 2012) proclaimed that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout California in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; declared that warm relations and bilateral exchange between California and Taiwan should grow; supported the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and recognized the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 7/10/15)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
7/14/15 12:20:32
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SENATE THIRD READING
SCR 56
(Pan)
As Introduced May 5, 2015
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
Committee |
Votes |
Ayes |
Noes |
Rules |
9-0 |
Gordon, Chang, Burke, Campos, Cooley, Dodd, Lopez, Mayes, Rodriguez |
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SUMMARY: Proclaims that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout California in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; declares that warm relations and bilateral exchange between California and Taiwan should grow; supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The United States and Taiwan share common ideas and a vision for a healthy, peaceful, and democratic 21st century; and, frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and cooperation between California and Taiwan.
Taiwanese Americans have made great contributions to help shape our state and world; and, Taiwanese Americans have also impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation.
President Bill Clinton first acknowledged, in a letter to the Taiwanese community in May 1999, the celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week during the first week of May; and May 2015 will mark the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001049
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Date of Hearing: June 22, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
SCR 56
(Pan) – As Introduced May 5, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
SUBJECT: Taiwanese American Heritage Week.
SUMMARY: Proclaims that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout California in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; declares that warm relations and bilateral exchange between California and Taiwan should grow; supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The United States and Taiwan share common ideas and a vision for a healthy, peaceful, and democratic 21st century; and, frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and cooperation between California and Taiwan.
Taiwanese Americans have made great contributions to help shape our state and world; and, Taiwanese Americans have also impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation.
President Bill Clinton first acknowledged, in a letter to the Taiwanese community in May 1999, the celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week during the first week of May; and May 2015 will mark the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration.
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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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 56
Introduced: 5/5/15
SUBJECT: Taiwanese American Heritage Week
DIGEST: This resolution proclaims that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week. This measure would declare that warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow. This measure would state that the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
May 2015 marks the 17th annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week national celebration.
Taiwanese American Heritage Week creates awareness of the contributions of Taiwanese Americans and promotes shared community among different generations of Taiwanese Americans in California.
Taiwanese Americans have contributed greatly to scientific, technological, and business advancements that have helped to shape our state and the world, including notable Taiwanese Americans such as Chief Technology Officer of YouTube Steven Chen, California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu, and cofounder of Yahoo Jeremy Yang. Taiwanese Americans have also contributed greatly to the arts, entertainment, and humanitarian endeavors that have impacted and shaped the social fabric of our state and nation, including Academy Award winning film director Ang Lee, journalists Lisa and Laura Ling, National Basketball Association phenom, Jeremy Lin.
This resolution proclaims that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout the state in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; declares that warm relations and bilateral exchange between the people of California and Taiwan should grow; and states that the Legislature supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
Prior Legislation
ACR 133 (Pan, Resolution Chapter 18, Statutes of 2012) proclaimed that the Legislature joins Taiwanese communities throughout California in celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage Week; declared that warm relations and bilateral exchange between California and Taiwan should grow; supported the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week; and recognized the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans to California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/12/15)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/13/15 16:55:51
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