SCR 42: Arab American Heritage Month.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2017-06-07
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2017 as Arab American Heritage Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2017 as Arab American Heritage Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2017 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, must be combated in the forms of 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 2017 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, must be combated in the forms of 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 2017 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, must be combated in the forms of 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 2017 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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| Jun 7, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 79, 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). |
| May 18, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 27, 2017 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 874.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 26, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 19, 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 42 Newman 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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| Apr 27, 2017 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR42 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 Orange County | ** Support | Apr 26, 2017 |
| arab american civic council - orange county | ** Support | Apr 26, 2017 |
Date of Hearing: May 26, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 42
Author:(Newman) – As Introduced Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: Arab American Heritage Month
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of April 2017 as Arab American Heritage Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- 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 of model citizens and public servants.
- Arab migrants 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 democracy. Arab migrants have also enriched our society by embracing the American spirit of opportunity that makes our nation free and prosperous.
- 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.
- Issues currently affecting Arab Americans, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, harassment, and bullying, must be combated in the forms of education and awareness.
- Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO
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 42 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 42
Introduced: 4/19/17
SUBJECT: Arab American Heritage Month
SOURCE: Arab American Civic Council – Orange County
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims the month of April 2017 as Arab American Heritage Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- 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.
- 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.
- Issues currently affecting Arab Americans, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, harassment, and bullying, must be combated in the forms of education and awareness.
- Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe.
This resolution proclaims the month of April 2017 to be Arab American Heritage Month in California and encourages all residents of this state to join in this special observance.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
Arab American Civic Council – Orange County (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/24/17)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/26/17 14:15:47
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