SCR 123: Arab American Heritage Month.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2018-05-23
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2018 as Arab American Heritage Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2018 as Arab American Heritage Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2018 as Arab American Heritage Month.
WHEREAS, For over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society, including medicine, law, business, technology, government, and culture; and
WHEREAS, Since migrating to the United States, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; and
WHEREAS, Arab migrants to the United States brought with them their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by embracing the American spirit of opportunity that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, The history of Arab Americans in American life often remains neglected or defaced by misunderstanding, bigotry, and anti-Arab hate in the form of crimes and speech; and
WHEREAS, Issues currently affecting Arab Americans, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, harassment, and bullying, combatted by education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and
WHEREAS, The immense contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That California celebrates the countless contributions that Arab Americans have made to American society and the State of California, and that the Legislature therefore hereby proclaims the month of April 2018 to be Arab American Heritage Month in California and encourages all residents of this state to join in this special observance; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, For over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society, including medicine, law, business, technology, government, and culture; and
WHEREAS, Since migrating to the United States, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; and
WHEREAS, Arab migrants to the United States brought with them their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by embracing the American spirit of opportunity that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, The history of Arab Americans in American life often remains neglected or defaced by misunderstanding, bigotry, and anti-Arab hate in the form of crimes and speech; and
WHEREAS, Issues currently affecting Arab Americans, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, harassment, and bullying, combatted by education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and
WHEREAS, The immense contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That California celebrates the countless contributions that Arab Americans have made to American society and the State of California, and that the Legislature therefore hereby proclaims the month of April 2018 to be Arab American Heritage Month in California and encourages all residents of this state to join in this special observance; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, For over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society, including medicine, law, business, technology, government, and culture; and
WHEREAS, Since migrating to the United States, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; and
WHEREAS, Arab migrants to the United States brought with them their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by embracing the American spirit of opportunity that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, The history of Arab Americans in American life often remains neglected or defaced by misunderstanding, bigotry, and anti-Arab hate in the form of crimes and speech; and
WHEREAS, Issues currently affecting Arab Americans, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, harassment, and bullying, combatted by education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and
WHEREAS, The immense contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That California celebrates the countless contributions that Arab Americans have made to American society and the State of California, and that the Legislature therefore hereby proclaims the month of April 2018 to be Arab American Heritage Month in California and encourages all residents of this state to join in this special observance; 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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Date
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Status
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| May 23, 2018 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 71, Statutes of 2018. |
| May 23, 2018 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2:30 p.m. |
| May 17, 2018 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May 17, 2018 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 10, 2018 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 10). |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 9, 2018 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 4, 2018 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Location
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Votes
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| May 17, 2018 | SCR 123 Newman Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 10, 2018 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Apr 9, 2018 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR123 Newman et al. | Senate Floor |
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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| Arab American Civic Council | ** Support | Apr 4, 2018 |
Date of Hearing: May 10, 2018
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 123
Author:(Newman) – As Introduced Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: Arab American Heritage Month
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of April 2018 as Arab American Heritage Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Since migrating to the United States, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants.
- Arab migrants to the United States brought with them their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy.
- Arab Americans have also enriched our society by embracing the American spirit of opportunity that makes our nation free and prosperous.
- The immense contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 123 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 123
Introduced: 3/22/18
SUBJECT: Arab American Heritage Month
SOURCE: Arab American Civic Council
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims the month of April 2018 as Arab American Heritage Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Since migrating to the United States, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants.
- Arab migrants to the United States brought with them their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy.
- Arab Americans have also enriched our society by embracing the American spirit of opportunity that makes our nation free and prosperous.
- The immense contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation.
This resolution celebrates the countless contributions that Arab Americans have made to American society and the State of California, and proclaims the month of April 2018 as Arab American Heritage Month in California and encourages all residents of this state to join in this special observance.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 42 (Newman, Resolution Chapter 79, Statutes of 2017) proclaimed the month of April 2017 as Arab American Heritage Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Arab American Civic Council (source)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The author states:
California is home to more immigrants than any other state in the nation, to include an Arab American population of approximately 800,000. For over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society including medicine, law, business, technology, government, and culture. Since migrating to the United States, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples as model citizens and public servants.
California’s Arab American citizens and their forbears have enriched our state and its communities with their strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed, while enthusiastically embracing the American spirit of opportunity that makes our nation free and prosperous.
Despite a history of contributions and achievements, the positive place of Arab Americans in American life has often remained neglected or distorted by misunderstanding and bigotry, which has contributed to a recent rise in anti-Arab sentiment. During this current, challenging period in America’s politics, Arab American communities in this state and throughout the nation find themselves facing civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, harassment, and bullying, all of which must be clearly renounced and forcefully combated.
It is in that spirit that SCR 123 celebrates California’s Arab Americans, as well as educating the public about their contributions to our society, and their desire for a peaceful and diverse society.
Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/4/18 15:18:52
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