ACR 105: Ukrainian Famine of 1932–1933.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-09-25
This measure would remember and honor the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants who are living throughout California. The measure would also designate November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day.
This measure would remember and honor the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants who are living throughout California. The measure would also designate November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day.
This measure would remember and honor the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants who are living throughout California. The measure would also designate November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day.
This measure would remember and honor the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants who are living throughout California. The measure would also designate November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day.
WHEREAS, The Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least five million innocent men, women, and children in Ukraine, resulting in an annihilation of an estimated 25 percent of the rural population of that country, one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, This man-made famine also resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people in regions outside Ukraine, mostly in the largely ethnic Ukrainian North Caucasus territory; and
WHEREAS, These millions of people were starved to death by forced agricultural collectivization and grain seizures by the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, Western observers and scholars who accurately reported on the existence of the famine as it was occurring were subjected to disparagement and criticism for their reporting; and
WHEREAS, The Soviet Union and many scholars in the west denied the existence of the famine until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Soviet Union archives became accessible, thereby making the documentation of the premeditated nature of the famine and its harsh enforcement possible; and
WHEREAS, The final report of the United States Commission on the Ukraine Famine, established on December 13, 1985, concluded that the victims were starved to death in a man-made famine; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress authorized the government of Ukraine on October 13, 2006, to establish a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 19321933; and
WHEREAS, Although the famine was one of the greatest losses of human life in the 20th century, its occurrence remains insufficiently known in the United States and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The official recognition of the famine by the government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on November 28, 2006, represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraines national identity and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations; and
WHEREAS, Whether Ukrainian immigrants were fleeing political oppression or religious persecution to pursue better lives for themselves and their families, the desire to live in peace and enjoy liberty was so valued that it drew generations of Ukrainian immigrants to the United States and California in an effort to rebuild their lives; and
WHEREAS, California is now home to the third largest Ukrainian American population in the United States, and Ukrainians living in California have enriched our state through their leadership and contributions in agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, In August 2015, a memorial to the millions who perished in the Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was erected in the United States capital, and the dedication ceremony took place on November 7, 2015; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants living throughout California should be solemnly remembered and honored; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day in California and encourages individual citizens, educators, businesses, groups, organizations, and public institutions to observe Holodomor Remembrance Day with appropriate activities designed to honor the victims and educate Californians about this tragedy; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least five million innocent men, women, and children in Ukraine, resulting in an annihilation of an estimated 25 percent of the rural population of that country, one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, This man-made famine also resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people in regions outside Ukraine, mostly in the largely ethnic Ukrainian North Caucasus territory; and
WHEREAS, These millions of people were starved to death by forced agricultural collectivization and grain seizures by the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, Western observers and scholars who accurately reported on the existence of the famine as it was occurring were subjected to disparagement and criticism for their reporting; and
WHEREAS, The Soviet Union and many scholars in the west denied the existence of the famine until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Soviet Union archives became accessible, thereby making the documentation of the premeditated nature of the famine and its harsh enforcement possible; and
WHEREAS, The final report of the United States Commission on the Ukraine Famine, established on December 13, 1985, concluded that the victims were starved to death in a man-made famine; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress authorized the government of Ukraine on October 13, 2006, to establish a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 19321933; and
WHEREAS, Although the famine was one of the greatest losses of human life in the 20th century, its occurrence remains insufficiently known in the United States and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The official recognition of the famine by the government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on November 28, 2006, represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraines national identity and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations; and
WHEREAS, Whether Ukrainian immigrants were fleeing political oppression or religious persecution to pursue better lives for themselves and their families, the desire to live in peace and enjoy liberty was so valued that it drew generations of Ukrainian immigrants to the United States and California in an effort to rebuild their lives; and
WHEREAS, California is now home to the third largest Ukrainian American population in the United States, and Ukrainians living in California have enriched our state through their leadership and contributions in agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, In August 2015, a memorial to the millions who perished in the Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was erected in the United States capital, and the dedication ceremony took place on November 7, 2015; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants living throughout California should be solemnly remembered and honored; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day in California and encourages individual citizens, educators, businesses, groups, organizations, and public institutions to observe Holodomor Remembrance Day with appropriate activities designed to honor the victims and educate Californians about this tragedy; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least five million innocent men, women, and children in Ukraine, resulting in an annihilation of an estimated 25 percent of the rural population of that country, one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, This man-made famine also resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people in regions outside Ukraine, mostly in the largely ethnic Ukrainian North Caucasus territory; and
WHEREAS, These millions of people were starved to death by forced agricultural collectivization and grain seizures by the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, Western observers and scholars who accurately reported on the existence of the famine as it was occurring were subjected to disparagement and criticism for their reporting; and
WHEREAS, The Soviet Union and many scholars in the west denied the existence of the famine until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Soviet Union archives became accessible, thereby making the documentation of the premeditated nature of the famine and its harsh enforcement possible; and
WHEREAS, The final report of the United States Commission on the Ukraine Famine, established on December 13, 1985, concluded that the victims were starved to death in a man-made famine; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress authorized the government of Ukraine on October 13, 2006, to establish a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 19321933; and
WHEREAS, Although the famine was one of the greatest losses of human life in the 20th century, its occurrence remains insufficiently known in the United States and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The official recognition of the famine by the government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on November 28, 2006, represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraines national identity and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations; and
WHEREAS, Whether Ukrainian immigrants were fleeing political oppression or religious persecution to pursue better lives for themselves and their families, the desire to live in peace and enjoy liberty was so valued that it drew generations of Ukrainian immigrants to the United States and California in an effort to rebuild their lives; and
WHEREAS, California is now home to the third largest Ukrainian American population in the United States, and Ukrainians living in California have enriched our state through their leadership and contributions in agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, In August 2015, a memorial to the millions who perished in the Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was erected in the United States capital, and the dedication ceremony took place on November 7, 2015; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants living throughout California should be solemnly remembered and honored; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day in California and encourages individual citizens, educators, businesses, groups, organizations, and public institutions to observe Holodomor Remembrance Day with appropriate activities designed to honor the victims and educate Californians about this tragedy; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least five million innocent men, women, and children in Ukraine, resulting in an annihilation of an estimated 25 percent of the rural population of that country, one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, This man-made famine also resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people in regions outside Ukraine, mostly in the largely ethnic Ukrainian North Caucasus territory; and
WHEREAS, These millions of people were starved to death by forced agricultural collectivization and grain seizures by the Soviet Union; and
WHEREAS, Western observers and scholars who accurately reported on the existence of the famine as it was occurring were subjected to disparagement and criticism for their reporting; and
WHEREAS, The Soviet Union and many scholars in the west denied the existence of the famine until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Soviet Union archives became accessible, thereby making the documentation of the premeditated nature of the famine and its harsh enforcement possible; and
WHEREAS, The final report of the United States Commission on the Ukraine Famine, established on December 13, 1985, concluded that the victims were starved to death in a man-made famine; and
WHEREAS, Although the famine was one of the greatest losses of human life in the 20th century, its occurrence remains insufficiently known in the United States and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The official recognition of the famine by the government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraines national identity and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations; and
WHEREAS, Whether Ukrainian immigrants were fleeing political oppression or religious persecution to pursue better lives for themselves and their families, the desire to live in peace and enjoy liberty was so valued that it drew generations of Ukrainian immigrants to the United States and California in an effort to rebuild their lives; and
WHEREAS, California is now home to the third largest Ukrainian American population in the United States, and Ukrainians living in California have enriched our state through their leadership and contributions in agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, In August 2015, a memorial to the millions who perished in the Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, was erected in the United States capital, and the dedication ceremony took place on November 7, 2015; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 19321933, known as Holodomor, and their descendants living throughout California should be solemnly remembered and honored; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day in California and encourages individual citizens, educators, businesses, groups, organizations, and public institutions to observe Holodomor Remembrance Day with appropriate activities designed to honor the victims and educate Californians about this tragedy; 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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| Sep 25, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 200, Statutes of 2017. |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| Sep 15, 2017 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Sep 6, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Sep 1, 2017 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Coauthors revised. |
| Aug 28, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (August 28). |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on RLS. Amended. |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 28, 2017 | From printer. |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Sep 14, 2017 | Assembly 3rd Reading ACR105 Kiley et al. By Nielsen | Senate Floor |
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| Aug 28, 2017 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Consulate General Of Ukraine Sergiy Aloshyn | ** Support | Sep 6, 2017 |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 105
Amended: 8/24/17 in Assembly
ASSEMBY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 8/31/17
SUBJECT: Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933
DIGEST:
This resolution remembers and honors the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 1932–1933, known as “Holodomor,” and their descendants who are living throughout California; and designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as “Holodomor,” was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least five million innocent men, women, and children in Ukraine, resulting in an annihilation of an estimated 25% of the rural population of that country, one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union. This man-made famine also resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people in regions outside Ukraine, mostly in the largely ethnic Ukrainian North Caucasus territory.
- These millions of people were starved to death by forced agricultural collectivization and grain seizures by the Soviet Union.
- The Soviet Union and many scholars in the west denied the existence of the famine until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Soviet Union archives became accessible, thereby making the documentation of the premeditated nature of the famine and its harsh enforcement possible.
- The final report of the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine, established on December 13, 1985, concluded that the victims were “starved to death in a man-made famine”. Although the famine was one of the greatest losses of human life in the 20th century, its occurrence remains insufficiently known in the U.S. and throughout the world.
- The official recognition of the famine by the government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on November 28, 2006, represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraine’s national identity and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations.
- Whether Ukrainian immigrants were fleeing political oppression or religious persecution to pursue better lives for themselves and their families, the desire to live in peace and enjoy liberty was so valued that it drew generations of Ukrainian immigrants to the U.S. and California in an effort to rebuild their lives. California is now home to the third largest Ukrainian American population in the U.S.
- In August 2015, a memorial to the millions who perished in the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as “Holodomor,” was erected in the U.S. capital, and the dedication ceremony took place on November 7, 2015.
This resolution remember and honors the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as “Holodomor,” and their descendants living throughout California; designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day in California; and encourages individual citizens, educators, businesses, groups, organizations, and public institutions to observe Holodomor Remembrance Day with appropriate activities designed to honor the victims and educate Californians about this tragedy.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Consulate General of Ukraine Sergiy Aloshyn (San Francisco)
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
9/6/17 16:23:11
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 105
Author:(Kiley)
As Amended Ver:August 24, 2017
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Rules | 9-0 | Cooley, Cunningham, Brough, Cervantes, Friedman, Grayson, Levine, Nazarian, Salas |
SUMMARY: Designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day and honors the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as "Holodomor," and their descendants who are living throughout California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as "Holodomor," was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least five million innocent men, women, and children in Ukraine, resulting in an annihilation of an estimated 25% of the rural population of that country, one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union.
- This man-made famine also resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people in regions outside Ukraine, mostly in the largely ethnic Ukrainian North Caucasus territory.
- These millions of people were starved to death by forced agricultural collectivization and grain seizures by the Soviet Union.
- The Soviet Union and many scholars in the West denied the existence of the famine until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Soviet Union archives became accessible, thereby making the documentation of the premeditated nature of the famine and its harsh enforcement possible.
- The official recognition of the famine by the government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on November 28, 2006, represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraine's national identity and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations.
- California is now home to the third largest Ukrainian-American population in the United States, and Ukrainians living in California have enriched our state through their leadership and contributions in agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts.
- In August 2015, a memorial to the millions who perished in the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as "Holodomor," was erected in the United States capitol, and the dedication ceremony took place on November 7, 2015.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0001476
Date of Hearing: April 28, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 105
Author:(Kiley) – As Amended Ver:August 24, 2017
SUBJECT: Ukrainian Famine of 1932–1933
SUMMARY: Designates November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Remembrance Day and honors the millions of victims of the man-made Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as "Holodomor," and their descendants who are living throughout California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as "Holodomor," was a man-made famine that caused the deaths of at least five million innocent men, women, and children in Ukraine, resulting in an annihilation of an estimated 25 percent of the rural population of that country, one of the most productive agricultural areas of the Soviet Union.
- This man-made famine also resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people in regions outside Ukraine, mostly in the largely ethnic Ukrainian North Caucasus territory.
- These millions of people were starved to death by forced agricultural collectivization and grain seizures by the Soviet Union.
- The Soviet Union and many scholars in the West denied the existence of the famine until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Soviet Union archives became accessible, thereby making the documentation of the premeditated nature of the famine and its harsh enforcement possible.
- The official recognition of the famine by the government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on November 28, 2006, represents a significant step in the reestablishment of Ukraine's national identity and the advancement of efforts to establish a democratic and free Ukraine that is fully integrated into the Western community of nations.
- California is now home to the third largest Ukrainian-American population in the United States, and Ukrainians living in California have enriched our state through their leadership and contributions in agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts.
- In August 2015, a memorial to the millions who perished in the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as "Holodomor," was erected in the United States capitol, and the dedication ceremony took place on November 7, 2015.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
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None on file
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None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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