SR 15
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-03-26
WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistans history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom and the countrys history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby proclaims March 23, 2015, as Pakistani American Day, and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistans history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom and the countrys history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby proclaims March 23, 2015, as Pakistani American Day, and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day; 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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| Feb 27, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 11, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 26, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0. Page 422.) |
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| Mar 26, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SR15 Mendoza | Senate Floor |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 15
Introduced: 2/27/15
SUBJECT: Pakistani American Day
DIGEST: This resolution proclaims March 23, 2015, as Pakistani American Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America. With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans.
Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas.
Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans. There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States.
As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity.
This resolution proclaims March 23, 2015, as Pakistani American Day, and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day.
Comments
According to the author, “Today nearly 47,000 people of Pakistani heritage reside in California and approximately 10% of all exports from the United States to Pakistan come from California. It is important to provide awareness and appreciation of the contributions, historical and ongoing, of many Pakistani Americans to the rich ethnic and cultural diversity and to the economic prosperity of California.”
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/11/15 15:25:33
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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