SR 38
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2015-07-09
WHEREAS, The Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that serves over 4.4 million athletes around the world every year; and
WHEREAS, The City of Los Angeles will serve as host to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games from July 25, 2015, through August 2, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The City of Los Angeles will welcome more than 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from 170 nations to compete in 25 Olympic-type sports; and
WHEREAS, Leading up to the Opening Ceremony, an international team of approximately 140 law enforcement runners and Special Olympics athletes will carry a torch, known as the Flame of Hope, throughout the State of California to spread the message of Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, The Flame of Hopes journey will begin at the State Capitol in Sacramento and will end at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles 13 days later; and
WHEREAS, The Flame of Hope will pass through scores of cities, towns, and communities throughout California to promote and celebrate the Special Olympics important message of acceptance and inclusion worldwide; and
WHEREAS, The 2015 Special Olympics World Games unites the world through sports in a celebration of the abilities and accomplishments of people with intellectual and physical disabilities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the honor and privilege for the State of California to host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate welcomes and embraces all athletes participating in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it further
Resolved, That California state agencies and departments are hereby encouraged to provide any necessary assistance and support to ensure the safety and success of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor, and to the author for appropriate distribution throughout the state.
WHEREAS, The Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that serves over 4.4 million athletes around the world every year; and
WHEREAS, The City of Los Angeles will serve as host to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games from July 25, 2015, through August 2, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The City of Los Angeles will welcome more than 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from 170 nations to compete in 25 Olympic-type sports; and
WHEREAS, Leading up to the Opening Ceremony, an international team of approximately 140 law enforcement runners and Special Olympics athletes will carry a torch, known as the Flame of Hope, throughout the state of California to spread the message of Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, The Flame of Hopes journey will begin at the State Capitol in Sacramento and will end at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles 13 days later; and
WHEREAS, The Flame of Hope will pass through scores of cities, towns, and communities throughout California to promote and celebrate the Special Olympics important message of acceptance and inclusion worldwide; and
WHEREAS, The 2015 Special Olympics World Games unites the world through sports in a celebration of the abilities and accomplishments of people with intellectual and physical disabilities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the honor and privilege for the State of California to host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate welcomes and embraces all athletes participating in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it further
Resolved, That California state agencies and departments are hereby encouraged to provide any necessary assistance and support to ensure the safety and success of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor, and to the author for appropriate distribution throughout the state.
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| Jul 6, 2015 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jul 7, 2015 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 1874.) |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) |
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| Jul 9, 2015 | Senate 3rd Reading SR38 Mitchell | Senate Floor |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 38
Introduced: 7/6/15
SUBJECT: 2015 Special Olympics World Games
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the honor and privilege for the State of California to host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, and welcomes and embraces all athletes participating in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
The Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that serves over 4.4 million athletes around the world every year.
The City of Los Angeles will serve as host to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games from July 25, 2015, through August 2, 2015. The City of Los Angeles will welcome more than 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from 170 nations to compete in 25 Olympic-type sports.
Leading up to the Opening Ceremony, an international team of approximately 140 law enforcement runners and Special Olympics athletes will carry a torch, known as the “Flame of Hope,” throughout the state of California to spread the message of Special Olympics.
The Flame of Hope’s journey will begin at the State Capitol in Sacramento and will end at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles 13 days later. The Flame of Hope will pass through scores of cities, towns, and communities throughout California to promote and celebrate the Special Olympics’ important message of acceptance and inclusion worldwide.
The 2015 Special Olympics World Games unites the world through sports in a celebration of the abilities and accomplishments of people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
This resolution:
Recognizes the honor and privilege for the State of California to host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.
Welcomes and embraces all athletes participating in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.
Encourages state agencies and departments to provide any necessary assistance and support to ensure the safety and success of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
None received
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
7/8/15 15:08:03
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