WHEREAS, Generations of immigrants from all around the world built our countrys economy and created our nations unique character; and

WHEREAS, More than 40 million immigrants are residing in the United States, constituting 15% of the general United States workforce, and they account for around a quarter of United States entrepreneurs; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants and their children make up 42% of Californias population. Of all children in California, 47% have at least one parent who is an immigrant and 75% of noncitizens live in households with citizens; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants continue to develop and expand businesses, innovate, strengthen our economy, and create American jobs in California; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants comprise more than 35% of Californias civilian workforce, accounting for over two-thirds of all agricultural workers; nearly one-half of all workers in the manufacturing industry; over 40% of all workers in wholesale trade, construction, and other service industries; 41% of all workers in computer and mathematical occupations; and 57% of all software developers and workers in applications and systems software; and

WHEREAS, One in three small business owners in California are immigrants, immigrants founded around 45% of all new businesses from 2007 to 2011, inclusive, and immigrants make up 36% of the states business owners; and

WHEREAS, Immigrant households make up 28% of the total household income in California, representing a substantial share of spending power in the state; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants contribute $715 billion of California gross domestic product, $4.6 billion in sales taxes, and $3.1 billion in local and states taxes; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants fundamentally enrich the extraordinary character of our state and nation with their unique cultures, heritages, religious beliefs, and experiences; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants have been tireless leaders, not only in securing their own rights and ensuring access to equal opportunities, but also in pursuing a fairer and more just society for all Americans; and

WHEREAS, Despite countless contributions made by immigrants, we have frequently overlooked and undervalued the role of immigrants in building and enriching our nation, both throughout our history and in the present day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly proclaims the month of June 2018 as Immigrant Heritage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: June 14, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:HR 112 (

Author:Chiu) – As Introduced Ver:June 6, 2018

SUBJECT: Immigrant Heritage Month.

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of June 2018 as Immigrant Heritage Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Generations of immigrants from all around the world built our country’s economy and created our nation’s unique character.
2. More than 40 million immigrants are residing in the United States, constituting 15 percent of the general United States workforce, and they account for around a quarter of United States entrepreneurs.
3. Immigrants and their children make up 42 percent of California’s population.
4. Immigrants continue to develop and expand businesses, innovate, strengthen our economy, and create American jobs in California. One in three small business owners in California are immigrants, immigrants founded around 45 percent of all new businesses from 2007 to 2011, inclusive, and immigrants make up 36 percent of the state’s business owners.
5. Immigrant households make up 28 percent of the total household income in California, representing a substantial share of spending power in the state; and, immigrants contribute $715 billion of California gross domestic product, $4.6 billion in sales taxes, and $3.1 billion in local and state taxes.
6. Immigrants fundamentally enrich the extraordinary character of our state and nation with their unique cultures, heritages, religious beliefs, and experiences and have been tireless leaders, not only in securing their own rights and ensuring access to equal opportunities, but also in pursuing a fairer and more just society for all Americans.
7. Despite countless contributions made by immigrants, we have frequently overlooked and undervalued the role of immigrants in building and enriching our nation, both throughout history and in the present day.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

I Am An Immigrant

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800