SCR 150: Flag Day.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2024-07-03
Current Status:
Passed
(2024-07-03: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 144, Statutes of 2024.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This resolution recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California and encourages Californians to observe it. It asks people to celebrate the American flag as a symbol of unity and freedom and to remember the hard work and sacrifices made to secure those freedoms.
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This measure would recognize June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California.
This measure would recognize June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California.
This measure would recognize June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California.
This measure would recognize June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California.
WHEREAS, For more than two centuries, the American flag has been a banner of hope for generations of Americans and those seeking freedom around the world; and
WHEREAS, The American flag is a symbol of a country that has grown from 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states; a symbol of many units becoming one, true to our nations traditional motto, e pluribus unum, out of many, one; and
WHEREAS, The first flag of the United States was authorized by congressional resolution on June 14, 1777, resolving that it carry 13 stripes, the colors representing hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and that it contain a constellation of 13 white stars on a field of blue to represent justice, vigilance, and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, Since the first American flag, several congressional acts and presidential executive orders have altered the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag, and allowed for additional stars and stripes to reflect the admission of new states; and
WHEREAS, In 1794, Congress passed an act changing the American flag so that it contained 15 stripes and 15 stars; and
WHEREAS, In 1818, President Monroe signed legislation requiring that the American flag have 13 stripes and a star for each state in the union, with stars for newly added states applied to the flag on July 4 of the following year; and
WHEREAS, Flagmakers were able to use imaginative designs to accommodate new stars on the flag until 1912, when President Taft issued an executive order that established rows of stars as the standard design; and
WHEREAS, The 48-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and six rows of eight stars, was the official flag from 1912 until 1959; and
WHEREAS, On January 3, 1959, Alaska was formally granted statehood and the 49-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and seven rows of seven stars, became the official flag when it was first officially raised over Fort McHenry National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland on July 4, 1959; and
WHEREAS, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order No. 10834 establishing the design of the new 50-star American flag on August 21, 1959, the same day that Hawaii became the 50th state; and
WHEREAS, The 50-star American flag, the current Stars and Stripes, became the official American flag on July 4, 1960, with a design of 13 stripes and 50 stars, represented by five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars; and
WHEREAS, On May 30, 1916, President Wilson issued a proclamation calling for the first nationwide observance of Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, In 1949, President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as National Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, Despite the numerous designs of the American flag, they have all stood for the United States Constitution, the American way of life, our collective past achievements, and our dreams for the future; and
WHEREAS, The United States Flag Code, as adopted by Congress, states, the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing, and this is why we should give the flag our full respect; and
WHEREAS, Redlands Elementary School teacher Miss Mary Fackler is attributed with starting the tradition of saying the Pledge of Allegiance in schools when she had her students regularly recite the first iteration of the Pledge written by Francis Bellamy that read: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all; and
WHEREAS, By Act of Congress, dated June 20, 1985, Public Law 99-54 was passed to recognize the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Flag Day celebrates our nations symbol of unity, a representative democracy in a republic, and stands for our countrys devotion to freedom, the rule of law, and equal rights; and
WHEREAS, The American flag has been immortalized in song, including The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, Youre a Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan, and our national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key; and
WHEREAS, Since the founding of our nation, the American flag has held a unique place in the hearts of those brave men and women who have served in our nations Armed Forces, whereby in each of our nations wars, examples may be found of soldiers offering their lives not only in defense of our nation, but also in honor of our flag and the principles it embodies; and
WHEREAS, In 2024, the 50-star American flag celebrates its 64th anniversary as the official Stars and Stripes, representing the longest period that any fixed American flag design has been used; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California and encourages the citizens of the state to celebrate the symbol of our freedom and remember the hard work and sacrifices that so many made to ensure that freedom; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, For more than two centuries, the American flag has been a banner of hope for generations of Americans and those seeking freedom around the world; and
WHEREAS, The American flag is a symbol of a country that has grown from 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states; a symbol of many units becoming one, true to our nations traditional motto, e pluribus unum, out of many, one; and
WHEREAS, The first flag of the United States was authorized by congressional resolution on June 14, 1777, resolving that it carry 13 stripes, the colors representing hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and that it contain a constellation of 13 white stars on a field of blue to represent justice, vigilance, and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, Since the first American flag, several congressional acts and presidential executive orders have altered the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag, and allowed for additional stars and stripes to reflect the admission of new states; and
WHEREAS, In 1794, Congress passed an act changing the American flag so that it contained 15 stripes and 15 stars; and
WHEREAS, In 1818, President Monroe signed legislation requiring that the American flag have 13 stripes and a star for each state in the union, with stars for newly added states applied to the flag on July 4 of the following year; and
WHEREAS, Flagmakers were able to use imaginative designs to accommodate new stars on the flag until 1912, when President Taft issued an executive order that established rows of stars as the standard design; and
WHEREAS, The 48-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and six rows of eight stars, was the official flag from 1912 until 1959; and
WHEREAS, On January 3, 1959, Alaska was formally granted statehood and the 49-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and seven rows of seven stars, became the official flag when it was first officially raised over Fort McHenry National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland on July 4, 1959; and
WHEREAS, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order No. 10834 establishing the design of the new 50-star American flag on August 21, 1959, the same day that Hawaii became the 50th state; and
WHEREAS, The 50-star American flag, the current Stars and Stripes, became the official American flag on July 4, 1960, with a design of 13 stripes and 50 stars, represented by five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars; and
WHEREAS, On May 30, 1916, President Wilson issued a proclamation calling for the first nationwide observance of Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, In 1949, President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as National Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, Despite the numerous designs of the American flag, they have all stood for the United States Constitution, the American way of life, our collective past achievements, and our dreams for the future; and
WHEREAS, The United States Flag Code, as adopted by Congress, states, the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing, and this is why we should give the flag our full respect; and
WHEREAS, Redlands Elementary School teacher Miss Mary Fackler is attributed with starting the tradition of saying the Pledge of Allegiance in schools when she had her students regularly recite the first iteration of the Pledge written by Francis Bellamy that read: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all; and
WHEREAS, By Act of Congress, dated June 20, 1985, Public Law 99-54 was passed to recognize the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Flag Day celebrates our nations symbol of unity, a representative democracy in a republic, and stands for our countrys devotion to freedom, the rule of law, and equal rights; and
WHEREAS, The American flag has been immortalized in song, including The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, Youre a Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan, and our national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key; and
WHEREAS, Since the founding of our nation, the American flag has held a unique place in the hearts of those brave men and women who have served in our nations Armed Forces, whereby in each of our nations wars, examples may be found of soldiers offering their lives not only in defense of our nation, but also in honor of our flag and the principles it embodies; and
WHEREAS, In 2024, the 50-star American flag celebrates its 64th anniversary as the official Stars and Stripes, representing the longest period that any fixed American flag design has been used; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California and encourages the citizens of the state to celebrate the symbol of our freedom and remember the hard work and sacrifices that so many made to ensure that freedom; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, For more than two centuries, the American flag has been a banner of hope for generations of Americans and those seeking freedom around the world; and
WHEREAS, The American flag is a symbol of a country that has grown from 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states; a symbol of many units becoming one, true to our nations traditional motto, e pluribus unum, out of many, one; and
WHEREAS, The first flag of the United States was authorized by congressional resolution on June 14, 1777, resolving that it carry 13 stripes, the colors representing hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and that it contain a constellation of 13 white stars on a field of blue to represent justice, vigilance, and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, Since the first American flag, several congressional acts and presidential executive orders have altered the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag, and allowed for additional stars and stripes to reflect the admission of new states; and
WHEREAS, In 1794, Congress passed an act changing the American flag so that it contained 15 stripes and 15 stars; and
WHEREAS, In 1818, President Monroe signed legislation requiring that the American flag have 13 stripes and a star for each state in the union, with stars for newly added states applied to the flag on July 4 of the following year; and
WHEREAS, Flagmakers were able to use imaginative designs to accommodate new stars on the flag until 1912, when President Taft issued an executive order that established rows of stars as the standard design; and
WHEREAS, The 48-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and six rows of eight stars, was the official flag from 1912 until 1959; and
WHEREAS, On January 3, 1959, Alaska was formally granted statehood and the 49-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and seven rows of seven stars, became the official flag when it was first officially raised over Fort McHenry National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland on July 4, 1959; and
WHEREAS, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order No. 10834 establishing the design of the new 50-star American flag on August 21, 1959, the same day that Hawaii became the 50th state; and
WHEREAS, The 50-star American flag, the current Stars and Stripes, became the official American flag on July 4, 1960, with a design of 13 stripes and 50 stars, represented by five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars; and
WHEREAS, On May 30, 1916, President Wilson issued a proclamation calling for the first nationwide observance of Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, In 1949, President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as National Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, Despite the numerous designs of the American flag, they have all stood for the United States Constitution, the American way of life, our collective past achievements, and our dreams for the future; and
WHEREAS, The United States Flag Code, as adopted by Congress, states, the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing, and this is why we should give the flag our full respect; and
WHEREAS, Redlands Elementary School teacher Miss Mary Fackley Fackler is attributed with starting the tradition of saying the Pledge of Allegiance in schools when she had her students regularly recite the first iteration of the Pledge written by Francis Bellamy that read: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all; and
WHEREAS, By Act of Congress, dated June 20, 1985, Public Law 99-54 was passed to recognize the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Flag Day celebrates our nations symbol of unity, a representative democracy in a republic, and stands for our countrys devotion to freedom, the rule of law, and equal rights; and
WHEREAS, The American flag has been immortalized in song, including The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, Youre a Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan, and our national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key; and
WHEREAS, Since the founding of our nation, the American flag has held a unique place in the hearts of those brave men and women who have served in our nations Armed Forces, whereby in each of our nations wars, examples may be found of soldiers offering their lives not only in defense of our nation, but also in honor of our flag and the principles it embodies; and
WHEREAS, In 2024, the 50-star American flag celebrates its 64th anniversary as the official Stars and Stripes, representing the longest period that any fixed American flag design has been used; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California and encourages the citizens of the state to celebrate the symbol of our freedom and remember the hard work and sacrifices that so many made to ensure that freedom; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, For more than two centuries, the American flag has been a banner of hope for generations of Americans and those seeking freedom around the world; and
WHEREAS, The American flag is a symbol of a country that has grown from 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states; a symbol of many units becoming one, true to our nations traditional motto, e pluribus unum, out of many, one; and
WHEREAS, The first flag of the United States was authorized by congressional resolution on June 14, 1777, resolving that it carry 13 stripes, the colors representing hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and that it contain a constellation of 13 white stars on a field of blue to represent justice, vigilance, and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, Since the first American flag, several congressional acts and presidential executive orders have altered the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag, and allowed for additional stars and stripes to reflect the admission of new states; and
WHEREAS, In 1794, Congress passed an act changing the American flag so that it contained 15 stripes and 15 stars; and
WHEREAS, In 1818, President Monroe signed legislation requiring that the American flag have 13 stripes and a star for each state in the union, with stars for newly added states applied to the flag on July 4 of the following year; and
WHEREAS, Flagmakers were able to use imaginative designs to accommodate new stars on the flag until 1912, when President Taft issued an executive order that established rows of stars as the standard design; and
WHEREAS, The 48-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and six rows of eight stars, was the official flag from 1912 until 1959; and
WHEREAS, On January 3, 1959, Alaska was formally granted statehood and the 49-star American flag, represented by the traditional 13 stripes and seven rows of seven stars, became the official flag when it was first officially raised over Fort McHenry National Historic Site in Baltimore, Maryland on July 4, 1959; and
WHEREAS, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order No. 10834 establishing the design of the new 50-star American flag on August 21, 1959, the same day that Hawaii became the 50th state; and
WHEREAS, The 50-star American flag, the current Stars and Stripes, became the official American flag on July 4, 1960, with a design of 13 stripes and 50 stars, represented by five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars; and
WHEREAS, On May 30, 1916, President Wilson issued a proclamation calling for the first nationwide observance of Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, In 1949, President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as National Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, Despite the numerous designs of the American flag, they have all stood for the United States Constitution, the American way of life, our collective past achievements, and our dreams for the future; and
WHEREAS, The United States Flag Code, as adopted by Congress, states, the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing, and this is why we should give the flag our full respect; and
WHEREAS, Redlands Elementary School teacher Miss Mary Fackley is attributed with starting the tradition of saying the Pledge of Allegiance in schools when she had her students regularly recite the first iteration of the Pledge written by Francis Bellamy that read: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all; and
WHEREAS, By Act of Congress, dated June 20, 1985, Public Law 99-54 was passed to recognize the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Flag Day celebrates our nations symbol of unity, a representative democracy in a republic, and stands for our countrys devotion to freedom, the rule of law, and equal rights; and
WHEREAS, The American flag has been immortalized in song, including The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, Youre a Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan, and our national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key; and
WHEREAS, Since the founding of our nation, the American flag has held a unique place in the hearts of those brave men and women who have served in our nations Armed Forces, whereby in each of our nations wars, examples may be found of soldiers offering their lives not only in defense of our nation, but also in honor of our flag and the principles it embodies; and
WHEREAS, In 2024, the 50-star American flag celebrates its 64th anniversary as the official Stars and Stripes, representing the longest period that any fixed American flag design has been used; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California and encourages the citizens of the state to celebrate the symbol of our freedom and remember the hard work and sacrifices that so many made to ensure that freedom; 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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| Jul 3, 2024 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 144, Statutes of 2024. |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Jun 27, 2024 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6039.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun 24, 2024 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 24). |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 17, 2024 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 4510.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 29, 2024 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 21, 2024 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 16, 2024 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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| Jun 26, 2024 | SCR 150 Ochoa Bogh Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 24, 2024 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Jun 17, 2024 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR150 Ochoa Bogh et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: June 24, 2024
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 150
Author:(Ochoa Bogh) – As Amended Ver:
SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT: Flag Day.
SUMMARY: Recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California, and encourages the citizens of the state to celebrate the symbol of our freedom and remember the hard work and sacrifices that so many made to ensure that freedom. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- For more than two centuries, the American flag has been a banner of hope for generations of Americans and those seeking freedom around the world. The American flag is a symbol of a country that has grown from 13 colonies to a united nation of 50 sovereign states.
- The first flag of the United States was authorized by congressional resolution on June 14, 1777, resolving that it carry 13 stripes, the colors representing hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and that it contain a constellation of 13 white stars on a field of blue to represent justice, vigilance, and perseverance.
- Since the first American flag, several congressional acts and presidential executive orders have altered the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag, and allowed for additional stars and stripes to reflect the admission of new states.
- The 50-star American flag, the current Stars and Stripes, became the official American flag on July 4, 1960, with a design of 13 stripes and 50 stars, represented by five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars.
- Flag Day celebrates our nation’s symbol of unity, a representative democracy in a republic, and stands for our country’s devotion to freedom, the rule of law, and equal rights.
- In 2024, the 50-star American flag celebrates its 64th anniversary as the official Stars and Stripes, representing the longest period that any fixed American flag design has been used.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 150 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 150
Author: Ochoa Bogh (R), et al.
Amended: 5/21/24
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The first flag of the United States was authorized by congressional resolution on June 14, 1777, resolving that it carry 13 stripes, the colors representing hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and that it contain a constellation of 13 white stars on a field of blue to represent justice, vigilance, and perseverance. Since the first American flag, several congressional acts and presidential executive orders have altered the shape, design, and arrangement of the flag, and allowed for additional stars and stripes to reflect the admission of new states. T
- he 50-star American flag, the current Stars and Stripes, became the official American flag on July 4, 1960, with a design of 13 stripes and 50 stars, represented by five rows of six stars alternating with four rows of five stars; and
- On May 30, 1916, President Wilson issued a proclamation calling for the first nationwide observance of Flag Day. In 1949, President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as National Flag Day; and
- In 2024, the 50-star American flag celebrates its 64th anniversary as the official Stars and Stripes, representing the longest period that any fixed American flag design has been used.
This resolution recognizes June 14, 2024, as Flag Day in California and encourages the citizens of the state to celebrate the symbol of our freedom and remember the hard work and sacrifices that so many made to ensure that freedom.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/24/24)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/24/24)
None received
Prepared by: Russell Manning / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/29/24 14:37:23
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