THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 34

Author: Mullin (D), Brough (R), and O'Donnell (D), et al.

Introduced: 2/21/19

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/11/19

SUBJECT: Irish American Heritage Month and 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s First Dáil

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates March 2019 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to the country and state and in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s First Dáil.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The democratic expression of the people of Ireland’s will in 1918 led directly to the establishment of an independent state and enabled the people of Ireland to enjoy the freedom they have today.
2. On January 21, 1919, the first meeting of the unicameral parliament of the revolutionary Irish Republic, known as the First Dáil Éireann, met in Dublin’s Mansion House to declare Ireland to be an independent nation and to establish its alternative parliament.
3. Millions of Irish people, faced with severe hardship due to famine and poverty in their nation, immigrated to the United States over the last several centuries in search of a more promising future for themselves and their families.
4. The journey to America from the Emerald Isle was not paved with gold. The Irish spirit of determination, perseverance, and grit prevailed against dangerous seas and deadly conditions with their hearts set on the horizon.
5. Irish Americans initially suffered prejudice and discrimination upon first arriving in the United States. As the years went on, Irish Americans became deeply integrated in their communities and made numerous contributions in all aspects of American society and culture.
6. Irish Americans were significantly involved in the development of infrastructure throughout the United States, especially in California. This included work on railroads and bridges that connected the West to the East. The Irish were also instrumental in the building of dams, roads, canals, and buildings that expanded greatly in the late 1800s.
7. Many Irish Americans have made their mark as peace officers and firefighters and have risked or lost their lives on countless occasions in carrying out their duties.
8. Many outstanding soldiers, never to be forgotten, who fought for American freedom in the Revolutionary War were of Irish descent. Irish Americans have proudly served with distinction in every war that this nation has fought and continue to do so today.
9. Today, over 35 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and they continue to contribute to the American and California politics, economy, and culture.

This resolution, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the First Dáil on January 21, 1919, as well as the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to make this a better country and state for all people, designates March 2019 to be Irish American Heritage Month in California, and calls upon the people of the state to observe the month of March with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities, especially on March 17, since everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 178 (Mullin, Resolution Chapter 34, Statutes of 2018) designated March 2018 as Irish American Heritage Month.

ACR 28 (Mullin, Resolution Chapter 28, Statutes of 2017) designated March 2017 as Irish American Heritage Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/18/19)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/18/19)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

3/20/19 14:41:03

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 34

Author:(Mullin, et al.)

As Introduced Ver:February 21, 2019

Majority vote

SUMMARY:

Designates March 2019 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to better the country and state and in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Ireland's First Dáil. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The democratic expression of the people of Ireland's will in 1918 led directly to the establishment of an independent state and enabled the people of Ireland to enjoy the freedom they have today.
2. The First Dáil gave a voice to the people of Ireland's expression of self-determination in the 1918 general election; and, on January 21, 1919, the first meeting of the unicameral parliament of the revolutionary Irish Republic, known as the First Dáil Éireann, met in Dublin's Mansion House to declare Ireland to be an independent nation and to establish its alternative parliament.
3. The United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Irish Free State in 1924.
4. Over the last several centuries, millions of Irish people faced severe hardship in their nation and immigrated to the United States in search of a more promising future for themselves and their families.
5. Irish Americans initially suffered prejudice and discrimination upon arriving in the United States. As the years went on, Irish Americans became deeply integrated in the community and made important contributions in all aspects of American society and culture.
6. Irish Americans have also played a major role in California politics as governors, legislative leaders, city mayors, and other public officials.
7. Irish Americans were significantly involved in the development of infrastructure in California, including work on railroads and bridges.
8. Many Irish Americans have made their mark as peace officers, firefighters, and soldiers who have proudly served with distinction in every war that this nation has fought.
9. Today, over 35 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and they continue to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture.

Major Provisions

COMMENTS:

None

According to the Author:

None

Arguments in Support:

None on file

Arguments in Opposition:

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS:

No fiscal impact

VOTES:

ASM RULES: 10-0-2

YES: Cooley, Carrillo, Flora, Grayson, Kamlager-Dove, Mathis, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Robert Rivas, Wicks

ABS, ABST OR NV: Cunningham, Maienschein

UPDATED:

VERSION: February 21, 2019

CONSULTANT: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000043

Date of Hearing: March 7, 2019

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 34 (

Author:Mullin) – As Introduced Ver:February 21, 2019

SUBJECT: Irish American Heritage Month and 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s First Dáil.

SUMMARY: Designates March 2019 as Irish American Heritage Month in honor of the multitude of contributions that Irish Americans have made to better the country and state and in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s First Dáil. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The democratic expression of the people of Ireland’s will in 1918 led directly to the establishment of an independent state and enabled the people of Ireland to enjoy the freedom they have today.
2. The First Dáil gave a voice to the people of Ireland’s expression of self-determination in the 1918 general election; and, on January 21, 1919, the first meeting of the unicameral parliament of the revolutionary Irish Republic, known as the First Dáil Éireann, met in Dublin’s Mansion House to declare Ireland to be an independent nation and to establish its alternative parliament.
3. The United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Irish Free State in 1924.
4. Over the last several centuries, millions of Irish people faced severe hardship in their nation and immigrated to the United States in search of a more promising future for themselves and their families.
5. Irish Americans initially suffered prejudice and discrimination upon arriving in the United States. As the years went on, Irish Americans became deeply integrated in the community and made important contributions in all aspects of American society and culture.
6. Irish Americans have also played a major role in California politics as governors, legislative leaders, city mayors, and other public officials.
7. Irish Americans were significantly involved in the development of infrastructure in California, including work on railroads and bridges.
8. Many Irish Americans have made their mark as peace officers, firefighters, and soldiers who have proudly served with distinction in every war that this nation has fought.
9. Today, over 35 million Americans claim Irish heritage, and they continue to contribute to American and California politics, economy, and culture.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

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