SCR 26: Pakistani American Day.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2017-06-07
This measure would proclaim March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and would urge all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day.
This measure would proclaim March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and would urge all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day.
This measure would proclaim March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and would urge all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day.
WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistans history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom, and the countrys history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistans history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom, and the countrys history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Pakistans history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom, and the countrys history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS, With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas; and
WHEREAS, There remains much to be done to ensure that Pakistani Americans have access to resources, have a voice in the United States government, and continue to advance in the political landscape of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans; and
WHEREAS, As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day; 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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| Jun 7, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 78, Statutes of 2017. |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 11 a.m. |
| Jun 1, 2017 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| May 31, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 2004.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 26, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 26). |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 20, 2017 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 409.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Mar 1, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Location
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Votes
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| May 31, 2017 | SCR 26 Mendoza Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 26, 2017 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Mar 20, 2017 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR26 Mendoza | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: May 26, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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Author:() – As Ver:February 17, 2017
SENATE VOTE: 39-0
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Proclaims March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Pakistan’s history of sovereign independence was a great step forward for the cause of freedom, and the country’s history has inspired, supported, and assisted nations around the world in their pursuit of liberty, justice, and equality.
- With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans.
- Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas.
- Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans.
- As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
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Opposition
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 26
Introduced: 2/17/17
SUBJECT: Pakistani American Day
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Pakistan proclaimed its independence on August 14, 1947, and has fostered a close relationship with the United States of America.
- With diligence, fortitude, and an enduring belief in the American dream, Pakistani immigrants have helped to turn emergent areas within the State of California into thriving and respectable communities, while raising their children to be productive Pakistani Americans.
- Pakistani Americans have become an integral part of mainstream American society and have made important contributions as Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, as well as other areas.
- Celebrating Pakistani American Day provides the people of California with an opportunity to recognize the achievements, contributions, and history of Pakistani Americans, and to appreciate the challenges and opportunities before Pakistani Americans.
- As the Pakistani American community prepares for a new era and creates a new history, Pakistani Americans must instill in younger generations the proper appreciation for the courage and values of their forefathers, a deep sense of affinity with their roots, and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California, rich with ethnic and cultural diversity.
This resolution proclaims March 20, 2017, as Pakistani American Day and urges all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day.
Comments
According to the author:
In Pakistan, March 23 is a national holiday known as Pakistani Resolution Day commemorating the signing of the Lahore Resolution and the adoption of the first Pakistani constitution. The 1940 Lahore Resolution called for the creation of a sovereign Muslim state called Pakistan. In 1973, a constitution was adopted that established Pakistan as a parliamentary democracy with three branches of government and a Prime Minister. Today Pakistan is considered a parliamentary republic, with the head of state elected by parliament and the state legislators.
Pakistani Americans are an integral part of Californian culture and society. In California, Pakistani Americans have made great contributions in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, and government, and many more.
California’s population is composed of about 13% of people who identify as Pakistani or have a Pakistani heritage. Approximately 10% of all exports from the United States to Pakistan come from California. It is important to provide awareness and appreciation of the contributions, historical and ongoing, of many Pakistani Americans to the rich ethnic and cultural diversity and to the economic prosperity of California.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 105 (Mendoza, Resolution Chapter 19, Statutes of 2016) proclaimed March 23, 2016, as Pakistani American Day.
SR 15 (Mendoza, 2015), as adopted by the Senate, proclaimed March 23, 2015, as Pakistani American Day, and urged all Californians to join in celebrating Pakistani American Day.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
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Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
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