ACR 64: Special Olympics Day.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-06-13
This measure would proclaim May 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day.
This measure would proclaim May 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day.
This measure would proclaim May 8, 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day.
This measure would proclaim May 8, 2017, as Special Olympics Day.
WHEREAS, In the 1950s and 1960s, Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw how unjustly people with intellectual disabilities were treated and decided to take actions that led to the creation of the Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries; and
WHEREAS, Through the power of sports, children and adults with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, confidence, and success on the playing field and in life; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the leading voice in raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics events bring together a large and inclusive community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, volunteers, and many others; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities and offers a wide range of free health exams and care; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need; and
WHEREAS, With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims May 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, In the 1950s and 1960s, Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw how unjustly people with intellectual disabilities were treated and decided to take actions that led to the creation of the Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries; and
WHEREAS, Through the power of sports, children and adults with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, confidence, and success on the playing field and in life; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the leading voice in raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics events bring together a large and inclusive community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, volunteers, and many others; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities and offers a wide range of free health exams and care; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need; and
WHEREAS, With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims May 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, In the 1950s and 1960s, Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw how unjustly people with intellectual disabilities were treated and decided to take actions that led to the creation of the Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries; and
WHEREAS, Through the power of sports, children and adults with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, confidence, and success on the playing field and in life; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the leading voice in raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics events bring together a large and inclusive community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, volunteers, and many others; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities and offers a wide range of free health exams and care; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need; and
WHEREAS, With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership; now, therefor, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims May 8, 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, In the 1950s and 1960s, Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw how unjustly people with intellectual disabilities were treated and decided to take actions that led to the creation of the Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries; and
WHEREAS, Through the power of sports, children and adults with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, confidence, and success on the playing field and in life; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the leading voice in raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics events bring together a large and inclusive community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, volunteers, and many others; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics is the worlds largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities and offers a wide range of free health exams and care; and
WHEREAS, Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need; and
WHEREAS, With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership; now, therefor, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims May 8, 2017, as Special Olympics Day in California; 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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Date
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Status
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| Jun 13, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 81, Statutes of 2017. |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| Jun 8, 2017 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 1464.) |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Jun 1, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 23, 2017 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| May 22, 2017 | Adopted and to Senate. (Page 1637.) |
| May 4, 2017 | Amended. Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 26, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 26). |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Referred to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. |
| Apr 20, 2017 | From printer. |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Introduced. To print. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Jun 8, 2017 | Special Consent ACR64 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 26, 2017 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media |
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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| special olympics of northern california | ** Support | Jun 5, 2017 |
| special olympics of southern california | ** Support | Jun 5, 2017 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | ACR 64 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 64
Amended: 5/4/17 in Assembly
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/22/17
SOURCE: Special Olympics of Northern California
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims May 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Special Olympics is the leading voice in raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities. Through the power of sports, children and adults with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, confidence, and success on the playing field and in life.
- Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries.
- With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership.
- Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need.
This resolution proclaims May 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day.
Related/Prior Legislation
SR 38 (Mitchell, 2015), as adopted by the Senate, recognized the honor and privilege for the State of California to host the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Special Olympics of Northern California (source)
Special Olympics of Southern California
None received
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/5/17 13:34:14
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 64
Author:(Frazier)
As Introduced Ver:May 4, 2017
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Arts | 7-0 | Chu, Waldron, Acosta, Chiu, Friedman, Medina, Nazarian |
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SUMMARY: Would proclaim May 22, 2017, as Special Olympics Day in California. Specifically, this Resolution makes the following findings:
- Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries.
- Special Olympics events bring together a large and inclusive community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, volunteers, and many others.
- Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need.
- With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership.
FISCAL EFFECT: None.
COMMENTS: In California, Special Olympics of Northern California and Special Olympics of Southern California serve 59,000 athlete families, receive assistance from over 45,000 volunteers and 18,000 law enforcement volunteers, and benefit from 36,000 current donors.
Analysis Prepared by: Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916) 319-3450 FN: 0000253
ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 64
Author:(Frazier)
As Introduced Ver:April 19, 2017
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Arts | 7-0 | Chu, Waldron, Acosta, Chiu, Friedman, Medina, Nazarian |
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SUMMARY: Would proclaim May 8, 2017, as Special Olympics Day in California. Specifically, this Resolution makes the following findings:
- Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries.
- Special Olympics events bring together a large and inclusive community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, volunteers, and many others.
- Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need.
- With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership.
FISCAL EFFECT: None.
COMMENTS: In California, Special Olympics of Northern California and Special Olympics of Southern California serve 59,000 athlete families, receive assistance from over 45,000 volunteers and 18,000 law enforcement volunteers, and benefit from 36,000 current donors.
Analysis Prepared by: Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916) 319-3450 FN: 0000172
Date of Hearing: April 26, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, TOURISM, AND INTERNET MEDIA
Kansen Chu, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 64 (
Author:Frazier) – As Introduced Ver:April 19, 2017
SUBJECT: Special Olympics Day.
SUMMARY: Would proclaim May 8, 2017, as Special Olympics Day in California. Specifically, this Resolution makes the following findings:
- In the 1950s and 1960s, Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw how unjustly people with intellectual disabilities were treated and decided to take actions that led to the creation of the Special Olympics.
- Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 5.3 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 170 countries.
- Through the power of sports, children and adults with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, confidence, and success on the playing field and in life.
- Special Olympics is the leading voice in raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
- Special Olympics events bring together a large and inclusive community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, volunteers, and many others.
- Special Olympics is the world’s largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities and offers a wide range of free health exams and care.
- Special Olympics identifies the pressing issues facing those with intellectual disabilities, commissions and conducts high-level, externally validated scientific research, and reaches out to the highest leaders in government, health care, education, the nonprofit sector, and business to influence policy and to bring valuable services to those in need.
- With support from the State of California, Special Olympics brought the power of Unified Sports to over 300 new California public schools this year bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, building friendships, character, and leadership.
FISCAL EFFECT: None. This Resolution is keyed non-fiscal by the Legislative Counsel.
COMMENTS: The Special Olympics, an organization founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics' global reach expands to 4.4 million athletes.
In California, Special Olympics of Northern California and Special Olympics of Southern California serve 59,000 athlete families, receive assistance from over 45,000 volunteers and 18,000 law enforcement volunteers, and benefit from 36,000 current donors.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
There is no support on file for this Resolution.
Opposition
There is no opposition on file for this Resolution
Analysis Prepared by: Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916) 319-3450
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